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Usual weather in Sicily

Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Sicily? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.

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What weather to expect in Sicily

Sicily is part of Italy. The climate of Italy is very varied, but it is mostly Mediterranean. In the far north the climate is alpine, in south you can expect hot and dry weather. You can expect clearly noticeable difference in temperature between the north and south, in winter the difference can be even 20 grades Celsius (36 grades Fahrenheit).

When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Aci Trezza, Aegadian Islands, Aeolian Islands, Agrigento, Alcamo, Alcamo Marina, Augusta, Balestrate, Calatafimi Segesta, Caltabellotta, Caltagirone, Caltanissetta, Carini, Castelbuono, Castellammare del Golfo, Castelmola, Catania, Cefalù, Chiaramonte Gulfi, Corleone, Enna, Erice, Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, Gela, Giardini Naxos, Heraclea Minoa, Kamarina, Lipari, Madonie, Marausa, Marina di Ragusa, Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Messina, Milazzo, Militello in Val di Catania, Modica, Mount Etna, Mozia, Nicolosi, Noto, Novara di Sicilia, Palazzolo, Palermo, Panarea, Pantalica, Pantelleria, Pelagie Islands, Petralia Sottana, Piazza Armerina, Pollina, Porto Empedocle, Pozzallo, Ragusa, Randazzo, Salina, San Vito lo Capo, Santa Caterina Villarmosa, Sciacca, Scicli, Scopello, Segesta, Selinunte, Stromboli, Syracuse, Taormina, Trapani, Ustica, Villafranca Tirrena, Vulcano.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Palermo and in many other cities. The warmest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 22.8 ℃ (73.04 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 9.1 ℃ (48.38 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 12.2. The least rainy month here is July, the average number of rainy days is 1.2.

When travelling around Sicily, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in Italy is Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) de Courmayeur (4748 m) and the lowest point is Mediterranean Sea (0 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Sicily. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in January is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in January is 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.1 ℃ (48.38 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉). At the end of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 9.1. The average rainfall is 97.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:48 and at the end of the month 10:13.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

February

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in February is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in February is 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.5 ℃ (47.3 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.9 ℃ (58.82 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.55 ℃ (59.99 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 9.4. The average rainfall is 111.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:13 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:45 and at the end of the month 11:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

March

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in March is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in March is 16.2 ℃ (61.16 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 9.7 ℃ (49.46 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.55 ℃ (59.99 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.6 ℃ (63.68 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 8.6. The average rainfall is 79.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

April

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in April is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in April is 19 ℃ (66.2 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.4 ℃ (52.52 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.6 ℃ (63.68 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.35 ℃ (70.43 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 8.8. The average rainfall is 65.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:11 and at the end of the month 13:45.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

May

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in May is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in May is 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.2 ℃ (59.36 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.35 ℃ (70.43 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 4.1. The average rainfall is 35.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:45 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:14 and at the end of the month 14:36.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

June

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in June is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in June is 27.9 ℃ (82.22 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.8 ℃ (78.44 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.6 ℃ (83.48 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 1.9. The average rainfall is 17.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:36 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:48 and at the end of the month 14:47.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

July

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in July is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in July is 29.3 ℃ (84.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.6 ℃ (83.48 ℉). At the end of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 1.2. The average rainfall is 6.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:47 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:35 and at the end of the month 14:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

August

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in August is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in August is 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.8 ℃ (73.04 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 2.4. The average rainfall is 32.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:43 and at the end of the month 13:10.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

September

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in September is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in September is 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 20 ℃ (68 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.6 ℃ (78.08 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 5.5. The average rainfall is 65.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:10 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:34 and at the end of the month 11:57.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

October

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in October is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in October is 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.1 ℃ (62.78 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.6 ℃ (78.08 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 8.4. The average rainfall is 107.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:57 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:21 and at the end of the month 10:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

November

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in November is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in November is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 10.6. The average rainfall is 120.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:14 and at the end of the month 9:49.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

December

Typical (usual) weather in Sicily in December is this: The average highest temperature in Sicily in December is 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.5 ℃ (59.9 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 12.2. The average rainfall is 124.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:49 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:33 and at the end of the month 9:30.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.

Below are average values, so you can consider them typical weather in Sicily in these places. The sign '-' means we don't have enough data for this item.

Palermotemperature: - highest temperature: 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉)lowest temperature: 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉)rainfall: 124.6mmrainy days: 12.2
Agrigentotemperature: - highest temperature: 16.3 ℃ (61.34 ℉)lowest temperature: 10.1 ℃ (50.18 ℉)rainfall: 67.7mmrainy days: 7
Cataniatemperature: - highest temperature: 16.8 ℃ (62.24 ℉)lowest temperature: 7 ℃ (44.6 ℉)rainfall: 72.1mmrainy days: 7.1




When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.