Palermo in November
Great time to visit
November offers Palermo's last hurrah of decent weather before winter sets in. You'll have the Palatine Chapel mostly to yourself, though you might need to duck into a café when the rain starts.
Weather
November brings mild 19°C days and cooler 13°C nights as autumn settles in properly. Rain becomes more frequent with about 8 wet days, often longer, steadier showers than the quick bursts of earlier months. Humidity stays pleasant.
19°C high13°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$70/day average
Events & Festivals
- •All Saints Day celebrations
- •Olive harvest festivals
November Tips
- •Tourist sites become blissfully empty again - perfect for photography
- •Bring a proper rain jacket, November showers mean business
- •Restaurant prices drop as summer surcharges disappear
All Months
April through June is perfect — warm but not scorching, with fewer crowds than summer. The almond blossoms bloom in March if you catch them early, painting the countryside pink and white.
September through November brings the best weather. Temperatures hover around 24°C, the sea is still warm for swimming at Mondello, and locals return from August hibernation. October is particularly lovely.
Avoid July and August unless you enjoy 35°C heat and melting gelato. Many locals flee to the mountains, leaving behind a ghost town of tourist restaurants and overpriced hotels. The city shuts down for ferragosto in mid-August.
Winter is mild but wet. December through February sees temperatures around 15°C with frequent rain. But hotel prices drop by half, and you'll have the Cappella Palatina almost to yourself.
Palermo Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
6/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
5/10
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