Best time to visit Sicily

Q: When is the best time to visit Sicily?

The best time to visit Sicily (Palermo) is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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When is the best time to visit Sicily?

The best time to visit Sicily (Palermo) is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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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.