Florence events & things to do in November 2026
Start with Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Brunelleschi's Dome, Santa Croce, plus Uffizi Gallery. November in Florence averages 16°C / 60°F highs, 7°C / 44°F nights, and about 9 rainy days.
Expect 16°C/60°F days and about 9 rainy ones in November. Start with these:
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Brunelleschi's Dome★ 4.8 · 108.7k reviewsFlorence began the cathedral in the 13th century and finished the massive brick dome under Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century.
- Santa Croce★ 4.8 · 41.2k reviewsThe Franciscan basilica holds tombs and memorials for Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, Dante, and Rossini.
- AielloNov 11Teatro Cartiere Carrara (ex Tuscany Hall) · Source: Ticketmaster
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Florence in November 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
60°F / 44°F
15.7°C / 6.9°C
RainPrecipitation
9d
4.5in · 115mm
LightDaylight
9.4h
November is Florence's wettest month, so use palace museums and avoid slick stone climbs in heavy rain.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Nov 18
- Nov 25
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Nov 1All Saints' DayPublic holiday
About Florence
City overview
Florence is a compact Arno River city where the medieval street grid, Medici palaces, Brunelleschi dome, and Oltrarno workshops put Renaissance art within short walks. Santa Maria Novella handles arrivals, San Giovanni and Santa Croce hold the museum core, and Santo Spirito or San Niccolò show the working south-bank layer.
Food & drink
Florence food is Tuscan and offal-friendly: bistecca alla fiorentina is a thick T-bone grilled rare, ribollita reheats bread, beans, and cavolo nero into soup, pappa al pomodoro softens tomato and bread, and lampredotto fills street sandwiches with simmered tripe. Mercato Centrale, Sant'Ambrogio Market, Nerbone, Via de' Neri sandwich shops, and Oltrarno trattorie add crostini neri, pappardelle al cinghiale, cantucci, Chianti, and Brunello.
Top sights
Ranked for November suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Uffizi Gallery
- 2Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria
- 3Bargello Museum
- 4Santa Maria Novella
- 5Galleria dell'Accademia
- 6Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte
- 7Ponte Vecchio and Vasari Corridor
- 8Palazzo Pitti and Boboli Gardens
1Uffizi Gallery
4.7★ · 92,055indoorClosed MonGiorgio Vasari designed the late 16th-century offices that became the Medici art collection. Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo's Annunciation, Titian, Caravaggio, Raphael, and corridor portraits make three hours realistic.
WikipediaReserve timed entry for spring, summer, and holiday weeks; same-day lines are longest after 10:00.
2Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria
4.7★ · 25,324indoorOpen dailyThe medieval city hall faces the Loggia dei Lanzi and the original site of Michelangelo's David, now marked by a copy. Inside, Vasari frescoes fill the Salone dei Cinquecento.
3Bargello Museum
4.7★ · 8,860indoorClosed MonThe former barracks and prison became a sculpture museum with Donatello, Michelangelo, Giambologna, Verrocchio, ceramics, textiles, ivory, and arms. It is less crowded than the Uffizi or Accademia.
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- 4Santa Maria Novella
- 5Galleria dell'Accademia
- 6Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato al Monte
Neighborhoods
1San Giovanni and Piazza del Duomo
San Giovanni is cathedral Florence, with the Duomo, Baptistery, Campanile, Via Calzaiuoli, Piazza della Repubblica, and the densest day-trip crowds.
2Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella is arrival-and-hotel Florence, with Firenze SMN, the basilica, Via della Scala, tram stops, and practical restaurants near the station.
3Santa Croce
Santa Croce mixes basilica courtyards, leather shops, bars, Sant'Ambrogio market, and evening squares east of the Uffizi core.
Day trips
8km / 20-30min by ATAF bus 7 from Piazza San Marco
Fiesole
The hill town has Etruscan and Roman ruins, a small cathedral, cypress views, and sunset terraces over Florence. It is the easiest half-day escape.
75km / about 1h 20min by bus from Florence bus station near SMN
Siena
Piazza del Campo, the striped cathedral, contrade streets, and Palio history make Siena the strongest Tuscan city day trip. Bus usually beats train for the historic center.
85km / 1h by train from Firenze SMN to Pisa Centrale, plus 25min to Lucca
Pisa and Lucca
Pisa gives the Leaning Tower and cathedral field, while Lucca adds Renaissance walls and a flatter old town. Pairing both works if you start early.
Getting around
Florence's historic center is fastest on foot, with ZTL rules making rental cars a liability inside the core. Tram T2 links the airport with Santa Maria Novella, T1 reaches Villa Costanza park-and-ride and Scandicci, and regional buses or trains from SMN handle Fiesole, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, and Chianti transfers.
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Common questions about Florence in November
- What to pack for Florence in November
Pack for November's weather, not a generic Florence checklist.
- Layerable daytime clothes for average highs around 16°C / 60°F.
- A heavier evening layer because nights average 7°C / 44°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 9 days.
- How many days do you need in Florence
- 4 days covers the main Florence highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Florence worth visiting in November
- Yes. November in Florence averages 16°C / 60°F highs, 7°C / 44°F nights, and about 9 rainy days.
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