Italy in November

Florence was very cold. Rome not so bad. Things tend to close earlier (i.e., when it gets dark) but at least in the big cities pretty much the same museums etc. are up and running. Not sure about Bellagio & Capri in November as those are probably better done in nice weather/temperatures, but since I haven't been to either I'll let someone else offer advice on those.

I loved going in November. No heat, humidity, bugs, or crowds. Despite the cold in Florence, we still had several beautiful sunny days. Just dress warmly and with layers.

November can be one of the wettest months of the year in Campania, the weather usually turns autumnal at the end of October. But who knows, you could get lucky! With regard to Capri, a problem you could meet is the cancellation of ferries due to choppy seas.

Thanks so much for the input. Perhaps we'll just wait on the weather to decide whether Capri is worth it.

Last November, we were in Rome and Venice. The weather in Rome was great, sunny, mid-70's. Don't think this was the norm at that time of year, but we truly enjoyed it. Venice was cloudy, misty and mid-50's (which added to the mystic of Venice, I thought.)

Pompeii as a day trip from Rome might not be so good. I decided not to do it last February, because the days are so short.

Even in February Venice and Florence weren't bitterly cold, though pretty wet. Rome was delightfully warm and sunny. November overall would be warmer than February. Opening times for museums, etc., are open about the same as other months. Outdoor places will close earlier - you know, around sunset.

If you have the time, spend a day, or better 2, in Verona. Lovely little town with lots to see.

Thanks for the great advice, everyone!

Let me throw one more suggestion out there. If you decide to drop Pompeii, you could do Ostia Antica which is just outside of Rome. We were there on an absolutely gorgeous and sunny day in early December and I found the place magical.