🌦️ Weather: Avg highs 16 °C / 61 °F; expect 9–10 rainy days, brisk evenings.
November trades Rome’s glare for a silvery light that flatters marble and mosaics. Wet afternoons push you toward world-class museums, while food markets overflow with chestnuts, porcini, and Piedmont white truffles. Book early-morning Vatican slots—security opens 30 minutes before the first ticket time—to dodge tour groups and rain clouds.
Category
October
November
December
Weather
Mild 21 °C / 70 °F, 8 rain days
Cooler 16 °C / 61 °F, wettest month
Chilly 13 °C / 55 °F, frequent showers
Crowds & vibe
Shoulder-season buzz, Jubilee pilgrims peak
Calm, locals reclaim streets
Festive lights, holiday shoppers return
Key events
Rome Film Fest, Halloween tours
All Saints’ Day, Jazz finale
Immaculate Conception, Christmas markets
Best for
Photographers, outdoor cafés
Museum-goers, foodies, budget travelers
Holiday lovers, bargain hunters (pre-Xmas)
Book early?
Yes—Film Fest hotels spike
Mid-range rooms easy <4 weeks out
Book Vatican Mass seats months ahead
Transport notes
Night buses expand for Film Fest
Fewer strikes; rain slows buses
Metro runs late on 24 Dec
Budget
10–15 % under summer rates
Lowest city-center hotel prices
Prices climb mid-Dec–Jan 6
Event/Festival
Dates
Event type
Location
What to expect
All Saints’ Day
1 Nov 2025
Religious holiday
Vatican City & major basilicas
Morning masses fill quickly; arrive by 8am or watch on outdoor screens. Many shops close till afternoon.
Jazz Festival Finale
7 - 8 Nov 2025
Music Festival
Headline acts wrap the two-week festival; buy online to skip box-office queues and use Tram 2.
Museums in Music
22 Nov 2025
Cultural Festival
Citywide museums
One-night event grants €1 evening entry plus live jazz or classical sets—great budget pick.
Half-Marathon Via Pacis
23 Nov 2025
Sporting Event
Start/end at Via della Conciliazione
Traffic diversions 7am-12pm; spectators cluster near Castel Sant’Angelo for best photos.
RomaEuropa Encore Weekend
14–16 Nov 2025
Performing-arts festival
Multiple theaters, Testaccio/Ostiense
Contemporary dance and digital art close the season; snag €20 standing passes on the day of.
Wine & Oil Fair
29–30 Nov 2025
Exhibition
Fiera di Roma (train FL1 “Fiera Roma”)
Sample new-press Lazio olive oils; buy a tasting glass for €12 and shuttle back by 7pm.
White truffle shavings over buttered pasta signal peak season.
Where to eat: Antica Pesa, Via Garibaldi 18.
Street-roasted chestnuts warm chilly evenings; €3 a paper cone.
Where to eat: Stands at Piazza di Spagna metro exit.
Fragrant Sabina DOP oil softens the pepper’s bite, served only weeks after pressing.
Where to eat: Da Enzo al 29, Via dei Vascellari 29.
Thick slices grilled and drizzled with garlic oil.
Where to eat: Mercato Testaccio stall Box 30.
Carry a fold-up umbrella; sudden 30-minute downpours are common yet pass quickly, leaving clear skies for photos.
Tram 8 is your rain-proof lifeline between Centro Storico and Trastevere—less crowded than buses in wet weather.
Churches stay warmer than ruins; slot indoor basilicas at midday to thaw and admire mosaics.
Evening taxi demand spikes if it’s pouring; use the Free Now app or walk to official ranks to avoid unlicensed drivers.
Yes. Most attractions run normal hours; only outdoor archaeological sites may briefly close during thunderstorms.
Pre-book the Colosseum and Vatican to skip security queues —slots are fewer in winter scheduling.
Layers: long-sleeve shirt, light sweater, waterproof jacket, and non-slip shoes. Churches still require covered shoulders.
Yes—daylight saving time ends on 26 October 2025, so November days feel shorter. Expect sunset around 5:10 pm, making early starts ideal for sightseeing.
Many cafés install heaters under awnings—great for people-watching with mulled vino brulé.
Absolutely. Rome’s nasoni fountains run year-round; refill bottles to save €1 per half-liter.
Autumn strikes are rarer than spring; check @InfoAtac on X the night before for 24-hour notices.
