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When is the best time to visit Palermo?
In general the best time to visit Palermo is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +86°F in August and it has 22 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 Palermo in different months
This is the average weather in Palermo for each month based on historic data:
In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 25 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +75°F to +86°F.
April, May, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +81°F during September.
In January, February, March, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 90 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 90 mm in March.
Climate in Palermo
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Palermo for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +75°F | +77°F | +84°F | +93°F | +102°F | +111°F | +102°F | +108°F | +104°F | +97°F | +88°F | +75°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +59°F | +59°F | +61°F | +66°F | +72°F | +81°F | +86°F | +86°F | +81°F | +75°F | +66°F | +61°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°F | +37°F | +39°F | +46°F | +52°F | +57°F | +57°F | +57°F | +57°F | +50°F | +46°F | +37°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +62°F | +60°F | +62°F | +64°F | +72°F | +80°F | +82°F | +84°F | +82°F | +77°F | +73°F | +66°F |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 76 | 75 | 71 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 70 | 75 | 78 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 84 | 73 | 90 | 64 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 20 | 61 | 84 | 80 | 86 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
| 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 Palermo during the whole year:
The hottest month in Palermo is August with average maximum temperature going up to +86°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +50°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Palermo during the whole year:
Palermo 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 Palermo?
You can swim in Palermo 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 Palermo looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Palermo is December with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 61%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Palermo during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 25 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 8 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 15 rainy days and 90 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palermo:
What is the hottest month in Palermo?
The hottest month in Palermo is August with average maximum temperature of +86°F.
What is the coldest month in Palermo?
The coldest month in Palermo is January with minimum temperatures of +50°F.
Is Palermo worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Palermo could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Palermo?
if you're looking to visit Palermo when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, December, 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 Palermo
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Palermo, 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.