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Villa Melzi and the lakefront at Bellagio on Lake Como

Lake Como in November

Foggy and quiet

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

November is a below-average month in Lake Como.

November is very quiet, with many seasonal businesses closed.

5.4/10 overall4–12°CVery Low crowds€€
Weather3.5/10
Crowds8.5/10
Prices€€
Events2.5/10

November in detail

What November actually feels like

Weather
4–12°C
Cool, wet and often foggy.
Crowds
Very Low
Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into.
Prices
€€
Good-value hotel rates.

+Low prices and few visitors.

–Wet, grey and many closures.

My tip for November

Base in Como or Lecco for services.

  • Quiet stay

How November compares

Against the other eleven months

9th of 12 overall in Lake Como, 9th for weather, 3rd for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Lake Como

Plan around

What’s on in Lake Como in November

Seasonal closures

November–March

Many hotels, villas and ferries reduce or stop service.

Not set on November?

Months I'd choose over November

Weather

Weather in Lake Como in November

In November Lake Como averages a high of 12°C (54°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with about 127 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 6°C); the wettest month is May.

Average high
12°C
54°F
Average low
4°C
39°F
Precipitation
127 mm
Wet days
11

Climate data: Published climate normals. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Lake Como in November: the questions people ask

Is November a good time to visit Lake Como?
November is a below-average month in Lake Como. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Lake Como overall (9 for weather, 3 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices and few visitors. The main downside: Wet, grey and many closures.
What is the weather like in Lake Como in November?
Average highs are around 12°C and lows around 4°C. Expect about 127 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Cool, wet and often foggy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 6°C).
Is Lake Como crowded in November?
Crowds are very low. Among the quietest periods of the year; sights and restaurants are easy to get into. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Lake Como in November?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value hotel rates. The best-value month is January.
When is the best time to visit Lake Como?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (November ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

Still going to Lake Como in November?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — wet, grey and many closures.

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