Palermo in November
What to expect
In Palermo, November sits in late autumn, a shoulder-season month where the feel can shift as the season turns. Most days land in a mild, easygoing zone, and relatively steady temperatures through the day. Comfort is usually predictable, so a standard day plan works well. Daylight is moderate, so steady pacing works well.
November in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Palermo.
Monthly climate breakdown
Temperature
- Daytime high
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- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Sunshine
- Daylight hours
- 10.1 h
- UV index (max)
- 4
- Typical sun hours
- 06:47 - 16:55
Rain & Snow
- Total rain
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- Rainy days
- 14 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 56%
Humidity & Wind
- Humidity (avg)
- 78%
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Daily climate explorer
Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 19.4°C and low 13.5°C.
Typical disruptions in November
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.
Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 17% of days (5.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
5.0 days / month
~17% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 5.0 days / month
- Probability ~17% of days
- Intensity Up to ~88km/h (P95)
Strong gusts are possible on ~5 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 15% of days (4.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.6 days / month
~15% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.6 days / month
- Probability ~15% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26mm (P95)
Washout conditions are possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.2 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.2 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~88km/h (P95)
Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 2% of days (0.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.7 days / month
~2% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.7 days / month
- Probability ~2% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99km/h (P95)
Severe gusts are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 16% of days (4.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
4.9 days / month
~16% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 4.9 days / month
- Probability ~16% of days
- Intensity Up to ~26mm (P95)
Rain disruption risk appears on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
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Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 1.0 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.0 days / month
Probability unavailable
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.0 days / month
- Probability —
- Intensity Up to ~26mm (P95)
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.3 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.3 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~39mm (P95)
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 8% of days (2.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
2.4 days / month
~8% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 2.4 days / month
- Probability ~8% of days
- Intensity Up to ~29mm (P95)
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
0.2 days / month
~1% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 0.2 days / month
- Probability ~1% of days
- Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 56% of days (16.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
16.9 days / month
~56% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 16.9 days / month
- Probability ~56% of days
- Intensity Up to ~17mm (P95)
Measurable rain is possible on ~17 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 47% of days (14.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.2 days / month
~47% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.2 days / month
- Probability ~47% of days
- Intensity Up to ~90% (P95)
High humidity is possible on ~14 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 47% of days (14.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
14.1 days / month
~47% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 14.1 days / month
- Probability ~47% of days
- Intensity Up to ~80km/h (P95)
Gusty conditions are possible on ~14 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 45% of days (13.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.5 days / month
~45% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.5 days / month
- Probability ~45% of days
- Intensity Up to ~97% (P95)
Cloudy skies are possible on ~13 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 44% of days (13.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
13.1 days / month
~44% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 13.1 days / month
- Probability ~44% of days
- Intensity Up to ~17h (P95)
Several rainy hours are possible on ~13 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 32% of days (9.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
9.5 days / month
~32% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 9.5 days / month
- Probability ~32% of days
- Intensity Up to ~19h (P95)
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~9 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 20% of days (6.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
6.1 days / month
~20% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 6.1 days / month
- Probability ~20% of days
- Intensity Up to ~99% (P95)
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~6 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 4% of days (1.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
1.3 days / month
~4% of days
Why this matters
- Expected days 1.3 days / month
- Probability ~4% of days
- Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Frequently asked questions
Is November a good time to visit Palermo?
Typical November days in Palermo reach highs of 19°C (66°F) with nights around 14°C (57°F). It usually feels mild by day and cool after dark. It is among the wetter months, so it is wise to have some indoor backup plans or flexible activities.
What are temperatures like in November?
In November, you can usually expect highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows near 14°C (57°F). That means mild days and cool nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.
How much does it rain in November?
Rainfall in November averages 76 mm (3.0 in) across roughly 14 days. Overall it is a quite rainy time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in November?
You can expect about 10 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 06:47 and sunset near 16:55. Days are on the shorter side, so plan activities around limited daylight.
How strong is the sun in November?
UV levels are moderate (around 4); sunscreen and sunglasses are still a good idea.
Is it windy in November?
In November, average wind speeds are around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 66 km/h (41 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.