Yes, with caveats
Venice in November 2026: Weather, Acqua Alta and Gondolas
Updated October 27, 2026
Quick answer
Venice in November is cool, wet and dark early: the average high is 12.1°C, the low 6.7°C, rain totals about 129 mm over 9 days, and the sun sets around 16:41. It is the peak month for acqua alta: the city's tide centre records more high tides in November than in any other month. A gondola ride still runs at the €90 day fare until 19:00, so you get over two hours of lamplit canals at the day price. Plan an early-afternoon ride and keep a spare day.
November at a glance
Crowds: low- High
- 12.1°C
- Low
- 6.7°C
- Rain
- 129 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
Sunrise 07:09, sunset 16:41 on 15 November (9.5 hours of daylight). About 2 hours 20 minutes of darkness still fall inside the €90 day fare (to 19:00).
Climate data: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991-2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S) for the Grand Canal, via src/data/entity-context.json; daylight computed for 15 November
What is the weather like in Venice in November?
November is when autumn turns cold. The climate normals give an average high of 12.1°C, about six degrees below October, and an average low of 6.7°C. It is the second-wettest month, with about 129 mm over roughly 9 wet days. Wikipedia notes that snow is not uncommon from late November to early March. Dress for cold and wet: you sit still in an open boat for 30 minutes.
Acqua alta in November: the peak month
The City of Venice's tide centre, the Centro Previsioni e Segnalazioni Maree, records more high tides of +110 cm or more in November than in any other month, followed by December and October; together they hold about 70% of events. A tide above +80 cm is acqua alta and first floods Piazza San Marco; at +110 cm about 12% of the city floods and at +140 cm about 59%. High tides come mostly in the morning, and none has been recorded in the early afternoon. Sirens give one long tone for a forecast of +110 cm and up to four rising tones for +140 cm or more. Since 2020 the MOSE barriers can shut the lagoon; as of 2023 they are raised for tides forecast above 130 cm.
Gondola rides after dark in November
On 15 November the sun rises at 07:09 and sets at 16:41, giving about 9.5 hours of daylight. The day fare of €90 for 30 minutes runs from 09:00 to 19:00, so over two hours of darkness still cost the day fare; the €110 evening fare for 35 minutes begins at 19:00. If you want daylight photos, ride by about 16:00. If you want lamplit canals, ride between 17:00 and 19:00 at €90. The gondola hours page explains the split; the gondola ride price shows what the fare covers.
Festa della Salute and other November events
On 21 November Venice holds the Festa della Madonna della Salute, giving thanks for the end of the plague of 1630 to 1631. City officials walk to the Salute church in Dorsoduro across the Grand Canal on a specially built pontoon bridge. All Saints' Day, 1 November, is a national public holiday. La Biennale di Venezia's exhibitions close in this month: the 2026 art exhibition on 22 November 2026 and the 2027 Architecture Exhibition on 21 November 2027.
Is a gondola ride worth it in Venice in November?
Yes, with caveats. High water, rain and early darkness all peak, but a ride at the day fare after dark is a real upside. Book with free cancellation: all the rides listed on this site refund in full up to 24 hours ahead, and several say they may be changed or cancelled in bad weather. A shared gondola ride suits one or two people; a private gondola suits a group.
What to bring in November
- ✓ A waterproof, warm coat, hat and gloves
- ✓ Waterproof boots for rain and morning high water
- ✓ A phone signed up to the city tide centre's free alerts
- ✓ A scarf or blanket for an after-dark ride
Daylight and public holidays, month by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Public holidays 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:46 | 16:52 | 9.1 h | New Year's Day (1), Epiphany (6) |
| February | 07:13 | 17:36 | 10.4 h | — |
| March | 06:24 | 18:15 | 11.9 h | — |
| April | 06:25 | 19:55 | 13.5 h | Easter Sunday (5), Easter Monday (6), Liberation Day (25) |
| May | 05:40 | 20:33 | 14.9 h | International Workers Day (1) |
| June | 05:21 | 21:00 | 15.7 h | Republic Day (2) |
| July | 05:36 | 20:56 | 15.3 h | — |
| August | 06:11 | 20:19 | 14.1 h | Assumption Day (15) |
| September | 06:48 | 19:23 | 12.6 h | — |
| October | 07:26 | 18:26 | 11 h | St. Francis of Assisi's Day (4) |
| November | 07:09 | 16:41 | 9.5 h | All Saints Day (1) |
| December | 07:43 | 16:27 | 8.7 h | Immaculate Conception (8), Christmas Day (25), St. Stephen's Day (26) |
Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month at 45.442, 12.326 (Europe/Rome), sea-level horizon. Computed, not observed; within a few minutes. Holidays: national public holidays (IT) from Nager.Date; banks and some attractions may close or run holiday hours.
Venice Gondola in November
Crowds: low- High
- 12.1°C
- Low
- 6.7°C
- Rain
- 129 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
Quiet: the easiest month to visit.
Climate: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020 (MRI_AGCM3_2_S)
Frequently asked questions
Is November a bad time to visit Venice?
It is the peak month for acqua alta and one of the wettest, with highs of 12.1°C. It still works for a gondola ride if you ride in the early afternoon or after dark at the €90 day fare and keep a spare day.
When does acqua alta happen in Venice?
Mostly from October to December, with November the peak month, according to the city's tide centre. Events happen mostly in the morning.
What time does it get dark in Venice in November?
Around 16:41 in mid-November, with sunrise at about 07:09.
What is the Festa della Salute?
A feast on 21 November giving thanks for the end of the 1630 plague. A temporary pontoon bridge is built across the Grand Canal for the procession to the Salute church.
How cold is Venice in November?
The average high is 12.1°C and the average low 6.7°C.
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