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Florence in November: Weather, crowds, food and things to do











Florence in late Autumn: How November compares

CategoryOctoberNovemberDecember

Weather

13–21°C (55–70°F), mild, brighter days

7–14°C (45–57°F), cooler, more rain

3–10°C (37–50°F), cold, occasional fog

Crowds

Moderate to high

Low to moderate

Moderate early, then high near Christmas

Atmosphere

Harvest energy, outdoor cafés still busy

Quieter streets, serious museum month, autumn food everywhere

Lights, markets, church concerts, holiday build-up

Key events

Autumn exhibitions, grape festivals, start of truffle season

White truffle fairs, flood-anniversary programming, marathon, documentary film events

Christmas markets, seasonal concerts, nativity scenes

Public holidays

None nationwide in the month

Ognissanti on November 1

Immaculate Conception on December 8, Christmas, Santo Stefano

Budget

Still relatively high, especially weekends

Softer hotel rates mid-month; rises on event weekends

Mixed: fair early, expensive close to Christmas and New Year’s

Best for

Walkers, photographers, wine-country day trips

Gallery-focused trips, seasonal eating, thoughtful first visits

Festive breaks, couples, holiday shoppers

Book early?

Yes for top museums and autumn weekends

Yes for Uffizi, Accademia, Dome, and truffle-fair weekends

Yes for holiday dinners, concerts, and central hotels

Transport tips

Good conditions for day trips

Rain can slow walking plans; trains stay the easiest option

Holiday schedules and busy central areas need extra buffer time

Top things to do in Florence in November

Offbeat experiences in November









Planning your November visit

Lead timeWhat to bookWhy & whenSeasonal price change

2–3 months ahead

Central hotels for November 1 weekend, marathon weekend, and truffle-fair weekends

November 1 holiday and major event weekends compress good central inventory first

Event weekends: +15–30% vs mid-November weekdays; mid-month often softer

3–6 weeks ahead

Florence Duomo with Brunelleschi Dome Access

Clear-morning slots and early climbs go first; lock this in before shaping other museum days

Morning summit slots: often +10–20% vs later-day availability patterns

2–4 weeks ahead

Accademia Gallery Priority Entry Tickets

Book as soon as your travel dates are fixed; November is easier than October, but prime morning slots still move

Usually near shoulder-season base; weekends can run +5–15% vs midweek

1–2 weeks ahead

From Florence: Pisa Half-Day Trip

Book once the weather looks clearer and you know which day you want outside the city

Truffle-fair and weekend departures: +10–20% vs standard midweek departures

7–10 days ahead

Popular dinner tables for bistecca, truffle menus, and new-oil tastings

November food travellers cluster around a smaller set of seasonal tables, especially Friday–Sunday

Seasonal tasting menus: +10–15% on weekends vs weekday lunch

2–5 days ahead

Pitti Palace & Boboli Gardens Timed Entry Tickets

Useful flexible back-up for rain shifts and lighter museum days

Often flat vs shoulder-season base; occasional last-minute deals appear

November highlights for different travellers

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Best day trips from Florence in November

Go shopping in Florence in November






Frequently asked questions about visiting Florence in November

Yes, especially if you care about museums, food, and a calmer city in Florence. You’ll trade long sunny evenings for easier gallery access, lower mid-month hotel rates, and strong seasonal food.