When is the best time to go to Palermo
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Palermo, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Palermo
Palermo weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Palermo are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 83mm | 4.8hrs | 10.8hrs | 15°C |
Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Palermo during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palermo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Palermo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Palermo with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 67mm | 5.5hrs | 11.7hrs | 14°C |
February in Palermo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palermo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Palermo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Palermo with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 57mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs | 14°C |
The weather in March in Palermo is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palermo for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Palermo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Palermo with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 47mm | 7.6hrs | 14.1hrs | 16°C |
Palermo's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Palermo.
April is in the spring in Palermo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Palermo with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 22mm | 9.3hrs | 15.1hrs | 18°C |
May is a dry month in Palermo and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Palermo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Palermo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Palermo with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 11mm | 10.6hrs | 10.8hrs | 22°C |
Warm and dry weather often prevails in Palermo during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palermo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Palermo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Palermo with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 5mm | 11.7hrs | 11.7hrs | 25°C |
July in Palermo is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palermo, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Palermo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 17mm | 10.7hrs | 12.8hrs | 27°C |
The weather in August in Palermo is characteristically hot and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Palermo, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Palermo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 37mm | 8.9hrs | 14.1hrs | 25°C |
Palermo's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Palermo, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Palermo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 37mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Palermo weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 84mm | 7.2hrs | 15.1hrs | 22°C |
October is a a little damp month in Palermo and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Palermo.
October is in the fall / autumn in Palermo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 82mm | 5.8hrs | 10.8hrs | 19°C |
Palermo's weather in November is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palermo for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Palermo and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 88mm | 4.6hrs | 11.7hrs | 17°C |
December in Palermo is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Palermo for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Palermo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Palermo weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13°C 55.4°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 88mm 3.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
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