Pisa Weather in November

November: cool and often wet

November feels damp and changeable in Pisa. Afternoons can still be mild, but evenings turn chilly, and rain falls on many days. It's much cooler than October, with less daylight for wandering.

The Piazza dei Miracoli works well between showers: you can visit the Cathedral and other indoor sights there, then take shelter in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. Save long walks along the Arno for brighter spells. November isn't a reliable month for a relaxed day trip to the coast.

What's on

All Saints' Day, on 1 November, is a public holiday in Italy. Some shops and services may close, so check locally if you're visiting then. Pisa's biggest city celebrations happen in June, not November, so don't expect a major local festival during this quieter month.

If you hate crowds, November is a good time to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli with fewer summer visitors. Prices for stays are often lower than in peak summer, though weekends and the holiday can still be busier.

Make rainy hours count

Travelling with kids? Keep the Museo delle Navi Antiche di Pisa in reserve for a wet afternoon. Its Roman ships and finds make a good change from tower photos.

For a warm local bite, try cecina, a savoury chickpea-flour cake sold in Pisa's bakeries and snack shops. Eat it around Borgo Stretto, where covered arcades give you a drier route through the centre when rain sets in. The weather can turn quickly, so keep outdoor sightseeing flexible rather than trying to fit every landmark into one walk.