When to go to Sicily?

The best seasons to visit Sicily are spring (April to June) and autumn (September and October). The climate is mild, around 77°F during these periods. The pleasant temperatures, and the mild climate, allow for sporting activities and basking in the warm Sicilian waters.

On this island, autumn and winter are mild and bright. Temperatures are ideal in spring when the vegetation is bursting with vigour and colour. By summer, arid temperatures have dried it out. This torrid heat is due to the sirocco, the African wind that buffets the island with temperatures up to 104°F. Being so close to the mainland, the wind brings with it the sand and heat of East Africa. In addition, various reef structures produce their own climatic diversity throughout Sicily. In winter, the temperature at higher altitude can fall to 32°F, while in summer the Mediterranean breeze tempers the heat. Therefore, planning is essential to ward off the vagaries of the Sicilian climate: Bring sunglasses in winter and sweaters in summer if you are hiking the peaks. The dolce vita of Sicily is punctuated by these climatic anomalies, which do nothing to rob the island of its charm.

We recommend tApril to June and September to October for a trip to Sicily.

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Temperatures Palermo

Jan Feb March April May June Jul August Sept Oct nov. dec.
Min temperature50°48°50°53°60°68°71°73°69°64°57°51°
Max temperature59°59°62°66°73°80°86°86°80°75°68°62°
Sea temperature59°57°59°60°66°73°78°78°77°71°68°62°

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The weather month by month in Sicily

Weather Palermo in January

50 to 59°
Sea: 59 °

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In January, in Palermo, temperatures range from 10 to 15 degrees. Rainfall in January: 68 inches, for about 20 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in February

48 to 59°
Sea: 57 °

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In February, in Palermo, temperatures range from 9 to 15 degrees. Rainfall in February: 50 inches, for about 19 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in March

50 to 62°
Sea: 59 °

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In March, in Palermo, temperatures range from 10 to 17 degrees. Rainfall in March: 59 inches, for about 20 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in April

53 to 66°
Sea: 60 °

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In April, in Palermo, l'amplitude des températures varient de 12 à 19 ° dans la journée. The average rainfall is around 50 inches, for 24 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in May

60 to 73°
Sea: 66 °

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In May, in Palermo, Minimum temperatures vary between 16 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 25 inches, for 26 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in June

68 to 80°
Sea: 73 °

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In June, in Palermo, Minimum temperatures vary between 20 in the morning and 27 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 18 inches, for 28 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in July

71 to 86°
Sea: 78 °

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In July, in Palermo, Minimum temperatures vary between 22 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 3 inches, for 30 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in August

73 to 86°
Sea: 78 °

29 d/month
2 d/month

In August, in Palermo, Minimum temperatures vary between 23 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 17 inches, for 29 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in September

69 to 80°
Sea: 77 °

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In September, in Palermo, Minimum temperatures vary between 21 in the morning and 27 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 41 inches, for 25 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in October

64 to 75°
Sea: 71 °

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In October, in Palermo, Minimum temperatures vary between 18 in the morning and 24 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 98 inches, for 22 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in November

57 to 68°
Sea: 68 °

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In November, in Palermo, les températures moyennes le matin sont de %s et de %s ° l'après midi. Temperatures are pleasant. The average rainfall is around 94 inches, for 21 days without rain.

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Weather Palermo in December

51 to 62°
Sea: 62 °

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In December, in Palermo, Minimum temperatures vary between 11 in the morning and 17 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 80 inches, for 22 days without rain.

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