Thanks to its geographical position, Palermo, Sicily’s regional capital, enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterised by mild winters (occasionally rainy) and hot, sunny summers. Whatever month you choose to visit Palermo, you’ll find excellent weather and pleasant temperatures even during the coldest months.
Summers in Palermo are defined by hot, dry weather, sunny days and clear blue skies—all factors that make it the perfect destination for those seeking a relaxing seaside getaway. During the winter months, conversely, sunshine hours decrease and temperatures drop, though the thermometer rarely dips below freezing. Due to its proximity to the sea, snowfall here is extremely rare, with November and December being the wettest months. Winter is equally an excellent season for visiting Palermo if you’re interested in a more cultural break, exploring the city and discovering its rich history and extraordinary heritage.
Spring and autumn emerge as the best periods to visit Sicily, as the climate remains pleasant and days enjoy plenty of sunshine. In particular, May, June and September are the ideal months to visit Sicily’s regional capital, as temperatures aren’t as high as July and August, and the sea temperature is warm enough for swimming.
The hottest months of the year in Palermo are July and August, when the monthly average temperature reaches 29 °C, while the coldest months of December, January, February and March the thermometer drops up to 11 °C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 16 |
| Min °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 |
In Palermo rainiest months of the year are December and November during which monthly rainfall average reaches 130 mm. On the other side, driest months are May, June, July and August when the average rainfall is reduced to 10 mm per month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | 70 | 80 | 70 | 50 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 90 | 130 | 110 |
| Days | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 |
June, August and July are sunniest months of the year. During that months, from sunrise to sunset there are 11 total sunshine hours in Palermo. In January, February and December sunshine hours are reduced to 4.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
Months of the year when sea water is warmer are September, July and August, average temperature is around 26 °C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 17 |
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