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Best time to visit Sicily
The best times to visit Sicily (Palermo) are in June, July, August and September based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
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Top Sicily destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Sicily. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
All Sicily destinations
- Agrigento
- Catania
- Cefalu
- Enna
- Giardini Naxos
- Letojanni
- Messina
- Palermo
- Sciacca
- Syracuse
- Taormina
- Trapani
When is the best time to visit Sicily?
Max Day Temperature (°C)
- Jan
13 - Feb13
- Mar
15 - Apr
18 - May21
- Jun
25 - Jul
28 - Aug28
- Sep
26 - Oct
22 - Nov18
- Dec14
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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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Sicily essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to Sicily with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Sicily - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 3 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Italian |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + F + L plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Discover where to book holidays, flights, hotels and more from popular travel providers for your trip to Sicily in 2026/2027.
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Holidays to Sicily
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TUI Find and book ATOL protected holidays to Sicily and destinations worldwide with low deposits and free child places available. |
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Neilson UK-based tour operator specialising in active holidays to winter ski resorts and summer beach clubs in Europe. |
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Club Med Luxury all-inclusive holiday group offering sun holidays, ski holidays and cruises to over 40 countries including Italy. |
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Jet2holidays UK's largest package holiday provider offers escapes to Sicily, Italy. Book holidays to Europe and North Africa from regional UK airports. |
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Love Holidays Book holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA. Pay low deposits and get best price promise. |
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easyJet holidays Popular, low-cost holiday provider covering over 100 destinations across Europe and North Africa including Sicily, Italy. |
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Broadway Travel With 75 years+ history, this UK independent travel agency offers great-value holidays, hotels and cruises to Italy and beyond. |
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First Choice Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to Sicily and beyond. |
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Mercury Holidays Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to Italy and more. |
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On the Beach One of the UK's largest OTAs specialising in affordable package beach holidays to Sicily, Italy and beyond. |
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Secret Escapes Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to Italy and more. |
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Sunshine.co.uk UK OTA offering low-cost holidays, hotels and flights to Sicily and beyond. Low deposit deals available. |
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Thomas Cook This iconic British travel brand invented the package holiday. Now offers holidays, city breaks and hotels to Italy and more. |
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Expedia Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations. |
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Holiday Discount Centre Compare millions of cheap holiday deals to Sicily and beyond on this popular UK travel comparison website. |
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Holiday Hypermarket Specalists in discounted beach, ski and city holiday packages, this UK-based OTA is part of TUI. |
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lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Sicily. |
Tours to Sicily
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Travelsphere UK-based tour operator with 60+ years experience. Offers award-winning guided tour holidays across six continents. |
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Explore! Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including Italy. |
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Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in Italy. |
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Newmarket Holidays Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to Sicily, Italy and beyond. |
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Just You Specialists in solo travel for over 25 years. Offers a range of trips and experiences to worldwide destinations including Italy. |
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Contiki Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available. |
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Cosmos Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents. |
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Exoticca Online tour operator offering cultural trips and experiences designed by an in-house team of travel experts. |
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Saga Holidays Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s. |
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Trafalgar Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia. |
Flights to Sicily
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British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Italy. |
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Air France This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including Italy via its hub in Paris. |
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Jet2 Major British low-cost airline serving over 70 sun, city and ski destinations across Europe including Sicily, Italy. |
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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Vueling Spanish low-cost airline and one of Europe's fastest growing. Offers affordable flights to Europe, North Africa and the Near East. |
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KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Sicily. |
Hotels in Sicily
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Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Sicily, Italy. |
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Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in Sicily, Italy. |
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Trivago Global travel brand and metasearch engine that compares accommodation prices across different online booking sites. |
Accommodation in Sicily
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Solmar Villas Award-winning family-run holiday operator with over 2,500 villas across 40+ destinations including Sicily, Italy. |
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Eurocamp Leading outdoor camping holiday provider with 400 locations throughout Europe including France, Spain and Italy. |
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Oliver's Travels Specialists in luxury villa holidays. All accommodation is handpicked with locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and beyond. |
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SPL Villas Travel enthusiasts and villa holiday experts with over 50 years of experience. Destinations include Cyprus, Greece and Italy. |
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The Plum Guide Premium travel platform handpicking the best vacation rentals, holiday homes, short-term lets and Airbnbs across 25+ sites. |
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Top Villas Luxury global holiday company offering a curated portfolio of premium vacation homes and villas in Sicily and beyond. |
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Hostelworld Leading global OTA for hostels and budget accommodation worldwide. Perfect for travellers looking to connect. |
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VRBO Owned by Expedia Group, this online holiday marketplace offers a unique selection of 2+ million homes worldwide. |
Ocean cruises to Sicily
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Marella Cruises This British cruise line is operated by TUI UK and sails to destinations across the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean. |
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Fred Olsen Set sail from the UK to worldwide destinations including Sicily with this long-standing cruise company. |
Things to do in Sicily
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Viator The world's largest online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Owned by Tripadvisor. |
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Get Your Guide Major global marketplace specialising in travel experiences. Covers tours and attractions across six continents. |
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Klook Find and book thousands of experiences via this online travel platform covering worldwide destinations including Sicily. |
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Tiqets Online marketplace for tours, activities and attractions. Partners with over 2500 venues across 60+ countries including Italy. |
Buses & trains in Sicily
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Flixbus International bus and train operator operating great-value, long-distance services across 40+ countries across Italy. |
Car hire in Sicily
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Goldcar Low-cost car rental company with 30+ years of experience. Started in Alicante, Spain then expanded across 100+ destinations. |
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Avis Award-winning global car rental provider with over 5,500 locations across 170 countries including Italy. |
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Enjoy Travel Compare and book car hire, hotels, airport parking, attractions and more on this trusted global travel platform. |
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Europcar Global car and van hire provider with over 3,800 locations in over 140 countries worldwide including Italy. |
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Sixt Trusted international car rental company offering mobility services across 2,200+ locations in 105 countries including Italy. |
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Carrentals.co.uk Car rental price comparison website. Offers 24,000+ pick-up locations and free cancellation. |
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Holiday Autos Browse and book car hire worldwide with Holiday Autos. Serves over 50,000 locations worldwide including Sicily. |
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KAYAK Leading global travel search engine for finding and comparing flights, hotels, car hire and more. |
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Zest Car Rental Formerly Economy Car Hire, this leading UK car hire broker covers over 1,500 destinations worldwide. |
Ferries in Sicily
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Direct Ferries Compare and book 1000s of scheduled ferry services around Europe and Africa through this impartial multi platform. |
Money transfers to Sicily
Airport taxis for Sicily
Boat rental for Sicily
eSIMs for Sicily
Sicily travel deals
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Sicily travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Sicily from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Sicily - UK FCDO
- Safe travel advisories for Sicily - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Sicily - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Sicily.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Sicily travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Sicily with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Sicily - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Sicily - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Sicily - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Sicily, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sicily travel features
Do you want to learn more about Sicily? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Sicily.
Sicily FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Sicily including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
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.
What is the flight time to Sicily from the UK?
The flight time to Sicily from the UK is typically 3 hours.
What is the time difference between Sicily and the UK?
The time difference between Sicily and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Sicily?
What is the currency in Sicily?
The currency in Sicily is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in Sicily?
Sicily uses electrical plug type C + F + L (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Sicily?
They drive on the right side of the road in Sicily.
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