Vatican City Weather in November

November weather

November feels cool and damp around St Peter's Square. Highs reach 18°C and lows fall to 9°C, with rain on 13 days. Showers can interrupt a long walk, but the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel make good rainy-day stops. Save an outdoor stroll along Via della Conciliazione for a dry spell. The days are shorter, so there's less time for lingering in the square.

If you love art and don't mind grey skies, November can suit you well.

Events and closures

All Saints' Day falls on November 1, an important Catholic holiday. The Vatican Museums are generally closed that day, so check their official calendar before setting out. All Souls' Day follows on November 2, when many people visit cemeteries to remember the dead. Around the Vatican, religious services and crowds may affect your plans.

St Peter's Basilica remains a major draw, but access can change around papal events. Look for notices at the basilica entrance before joining the queue.

Crowds and costs

November is outside the busier spring and early autumn periods, so the Vatican Museums can feel less crowded than in April, May or September. It's not empty, though: expect queues at St Peter's Basilica and popular galleries, especially on weekends. Rome hotels may also cost less than during peak months, but prices vary.

For the Vatican Museums, use the entrance on Viale Vaticano, not the colonnade in St Peter's Square. They're separate visits, and the walk between them can take time in the rain. Check the museum's November opening days before choosing which one to visit.