What to do in November in Sicily – 2023

The winter period is a good time to visit the beautiful Sicilian cities. There is not the burning heat of August and you will not find the crowds anywhere you go. Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially in the arts, music, literature, cuisine and architecture. It is also home to important archaeological and ancient sites. Sicily has a mixture of different cultural influences that you will find out.

Before we have a look at what you can do in Sicily, let's first look at the weather you can expect in November.

Contents

1 November weather in Sicily
2 Things to see and do in Sicily
3 Shopping in Sicily
4 Activities in Sicily
5 Restaurants in Sicily
6 More things to see in Sicily
7 More information about Sicily
8 What to do in Sicily in other months
9 Weather in Sicily for each month

November weather in Sicily

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in November in Sicily, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if November is comfortable or humid

Generally, November in Sicily will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. During this month the air is quite dry. During the night, it will cool down to around 48°F / 9°C.

Sicily has its share of rainy days in November. You can expect around 11 rainy days, with on average 2.4 inches / 61 mm of rain during the whole month.

Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for November 2023 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Sicily

Sicily has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Church Mosaics

CulturalThroughout the Year

Church Mosaics is one of the three main churches in the region. The buildings date back several centuries.

Mount Etna

Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year

Mount Etna is the continent of Europe's highest active volcano. Many tourists can't resist the natural beauty of the lava flowing out of it, but safety measures come first.

The Cathedral of Monreale

CulturalThroughout the Year

The Cathedral of Monreale shows the Norman civilization. There are many Biblical inscriptions, carvings, sculptures, and images from the olden days.

Eastern Temples

CulturalThroughout the Year

Eastern Temples are eight in number altogether and one of the largest historical complexes in the country. The architecture is awe-inspiring.

The Valley of Temples

CulturalThroughout the Year

The Valley of Temples is located in the popular and most visited district of Agrigento. The Temple of the Olympian Zeus was the biggest building here but it was damaged by an earthquake.

Shopping in Sicily

In winter you will always find local markets, supermarkets, brand stores and small stores open. Maybe the small stores near the beaches are closed as well as the bathing establishments in winter, but you will always find what you need.

Activities in Sicily

Tours to Archaeological sites

You can go on paid tours to some of the most magnificent ruins and ancient structures you will ever see like the valley of the temples and the Greek Theatre of Taormina.

Explore Beaches and Coves

Sicily is blessed with beautiful beaches and coves you could visit. Some might be crowded but there's more than enough options like Scala dei Turchi, Isola Bella, Cala Rossa in Favignana.

Take a trip to the Aegadian IslandsVisit nature reserves

Nature enthusiasts can have a great time exploring some of the nature reserves in Sicily like Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Monte Cofano Nature Reserve.

Sailing

Restaurants in Sicily

In the winter period the restaurants are open. You can try the authentic Sicilian cuisine, we recommend you to taste:

the cannoli,
the panelle,
the arancini

The freshly caught fish and many other things that you will not stop eating during your stay. Obviously you must accompany the food with a good Sicilian wine, we recommend:
Nero d'Avola.
Donnafugata and
the pasta alla norma,
the caponata,
the ricotta,

More things to see in Sicily

Norman Palace

Norman palace or The Palazzo dei Normanni, is an ornate 9th-century palace located in Palermo. It was previously used by kings of Sicily and other forms of government. These days, it is a museum.

Valley of the Temples

snowbirds can visit one of the most outstanding works of Greek art and architecture. Most of the structures here are still in good shape and you could also visit the museum.

Mount Etna

This is an immense active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, in the city of Catania. It is the largest active volcano in Italy. It is still possible to see smoke trailing into the sky. Snowbirds can explore the area through trails.

Cattedrale di Palermo

this is a 12th century built catholic cathedral church in Palermo. It is known for its interesting intricate architecture with different styles as a result of changes and restorations over the years.

Island of Ortigia

this is a small island in the city of Syracuse, Sicily. It has stone streets. It is also known as Citta Vecchia. The island is home to many historical landmarks.