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When is the best time to visit Catania?
In general the best time to visit Catania is probably May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +88°F in August and it has 23 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Catania in different months
This is the average weather in Catania for each month based on historic data:
In May, June, July, August, September the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +70°F to +88°F.
February, March, April, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during October.
In January, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 30 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 65 mm in January.
Climate in Catania
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Catania for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +73°F | +77°F | +93°F | +88°F | +99°F | +106°F | +113°F | +109°F | +104°F | +97°F | +84°F | +77°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +59°F | +61°F | +63°F | +68°F | +75°F | +82°F | +88°F | +88°F | +82°F | +75°F | +68°F | +63°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°F | +30°F | +30°F | +34°F | +41°F | +52°F | +57°F | +61°F | +48°F | +41°F | +32°F | +28°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +62°F | +60°F | +61°F | +64°F | +72°F | +79°F | +82°F | +83°F | +82°F | +77°F | +72°F | +66°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 69 | 64 | 62 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 77 | 77 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 65 | 52 | 50 | 35 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 44 | 57 | 61 | 56 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Catania during the whole year:
The hottest month in Catania is August with average maximum temperature going up to +88°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +45°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Catania during the whole year:
Catania achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +80°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +58°F in average.
When can you swim in Catania?
You can swim in Catania from June to October:
- In July - September the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
- In June the water is comfortable (70°F - 77°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Catania looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Catania is December with average humidity going up to 77%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 62%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Catania during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 27 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 8 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 11 rainy days and 65 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Catania:
What is the hottest month in Catania?
The hottest month in Catania is August with average maximum temperature of +88°F.
What is the coldest month in Catania?
The coldest month in Catania is January with minimum temperatures of +45°F.
Is Catania worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Catania could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Catania?
if you're looking to visit Catania when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, November, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 8 mm of rain.
Other cities in Italy
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Monthly weather in Catania
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Catania, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.