Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | New York | Rome | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 12°C (54°F) | 16°C (61°F)▲ | Rome |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F) | 9°C (48°F)▲ | Rome |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 8 days▲ | 12 days | New York |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 77 mm▲ | 130 mm | New York |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 14 km/h▲ | Rome |
New York and Rome are closely matched in November. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
New York is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Rome is also comfortable at 16°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, New York is the stronger choice in November.
New York reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Rome averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in November.
New York receives approximately 77 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Rome sees 130 mm over 12 rain days. That makes New York the drier option by 4 rain days and 53 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 12°C, lows of 4°C, 8 rain days
Highs of 16°C, lows of 9°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. These items are useful in either destination during November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | New York | Rome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 4°C | 9d | 12°C | 9d |
| Feb | 5°C | 9d | 12°C | 9d |
| Mar | 9°C | 10d | 15°C | 9d |
| Apr | 15°C | 11d | 18°C | 11d |
| May | 21°C | 11d | 22°C | 9d |
| Jun | 26°C | 11d | 27°C | 5d |
| Jul | 29°C | 12d | 30°C | 4d |
| Aug | 28°C | 11d | 31°C | 4d |
| Sep | 24°C | 9d | 25°C | 9d |
| Oct | 18°C | 9d | 21°C | 11d |
| Nov | 12°C | 8d | 16°C | 12d |
| Dec | 6°C | 10d | 12°C | 11d |
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