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Check out the Sicily weather today and compare with average temperatures and hours of sunshine for October. Explore the 5-day forecast and weather by month (climate guide).

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The weather guide for Sicily (Palermo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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When is the best time to go to Sicily?

The best time to go to Sicily (Palermo) is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Sicily (Palermo)13
    Jan
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Sicily (Palermo)13
    Feb
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Sicily (Palermo)15
    Mar
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Sicily (Palermo)18
    Apr
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Sicily (Palermo)21
    May
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Sicily (Palermo)25
    Jun
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Sicily (Palermo)28
    Jul
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Sicily (Palermo)28
    Aug
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Sicily (Palermo)26
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Sicily (Palermo)22
    Oct
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Sicily (Palermo)18
    Nov
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Sicily (Palermo)14
    Dec

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Sicily weather overview

Panorama of Taormina, Sicily, Italy © Circumnavigation - Fotolia.com
Panorama of Taormina, Sicily, Italy © Circumnavigation - Fotolia.com

More about Sicily

Which is the hottest month in Sicily?

The hottest time of year in Palermo, Sicily is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Sicily?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Palermo, Sicily with 88mm on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Sicily?

The sunniest time of year in Palermo, Sicily is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 75% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Sicily?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Palermo, Sicily in August when the water temperature reaches 27°C.

Compare Sicily weather with the USA

Below the Sicily weather chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Sicily, Italy (Palermo) and the USA (Washington).

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