AI-generatedAgrigento at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 25.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,970 h
- Rain a year
- 512 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 230 m
Climate in Agrigento
Agrigento has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year, Agrigento is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:1218:30
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:56–07:48 · evening 17:55–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:46–06:56 · evening 18:46–18:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Agrigento in October?
In October, Agrigento is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Agrigento.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:12 – 18:30
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %58 %
- Seaweight 25 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Agrigento
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 20.8 – 23.3 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Agrigento ranges from 14.9 °C in February to 25.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 24.0 and 26.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.4° | 14.9° | 15.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.9° | 14.3° | 15.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.9° | 14.3° | 15.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.7° | 15.2° | 16.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 17.9° | 17.3° | 18.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.2° | 20.3° | 22.1° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 23.7° | 22.8° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.1° | 24.0° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.3° | 23.3° | 25.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.1° | 20.8° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.6° | 18.6° | 20.6° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.8° | 15.9° | 17.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Agrigento
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Agrigento, 59 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Agrigento
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Agrigento: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Agrigento has about 8 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Agrigento
How breezy and how cloudy Agrigento is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Agrigento typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Agrigento: mostly sunny, with about 6.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Agrigento
How often the day gets hot in Agrigento (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Agrigento has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Agrigento
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to July and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 28 days a year, mostly in August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 13° | 6° | 15.4° | 5.0 h | 9 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 13° | 6° | 14.9° | 6.0 h | 9 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 15° | 7° | 14.9° | 7.2 h | 9 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 18° | 9° | 15.7° | 8.6 h | 7 | 41 |
| MayMay | 65 | 23° | 13° | 17.9° | 9.9 h | 5 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 90 | 28° | 17° | 21.2° | 11.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 30° | 19° | 23.7° | 11.8 h | 1 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 30° | 20° | 25.1° | 11.2 h | 2 | 7 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 27° | 18° | 24.3° | 9.0 h | 6 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 23° | 15° | 22.1° | 6.7 h | 8 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 18° | 11° | 19.6° | 5.4 h | 10 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 14° | 8° | 16.8° | 4.9 h | 10 | 68 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.31° N, 13.58° E · 230 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Agrigento
The best time to visit Agrigento is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 79 mm of precipitation.
Agrigento through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Agrigento in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 15–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Agrigento in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Agrigento in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–27 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Agrigento in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Agrigento for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Agrigento
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Agrigento: score 100 against 65. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in August. August has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 30° |
| Night low | 15° | 20° |
| Sea | 22.1° | 25.1° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 11.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 7 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 13 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Agrigento month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January13° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Agrigento is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in January22February13° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Agrigento is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in February27March15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Agrigento is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in March34April18° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Agrigento is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in April65May23° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In May, Agrigento is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in May90June28° · Sea 21° · 12 h
In June, Agrigento is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 21.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in June99July30° · Sea 24° · 12 h
In July, Agrigento is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 23.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in July100August30° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In August, Agrigento is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in August98September27° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In September, Agrigento is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in September65October23° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In October, Agrigento is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in October28November18° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Agrigento is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agrigento.
Agrigento in November18December14° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Agrigento is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agrigento.
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Agrigento vs. Corleone
In October Agrigento has the better holiday weather (score 65 vs. 41). During the day Corleone is 2 °C cooler than Agrigento. Corleone gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Agrigento | Corleone |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 22° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Agrigento ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Alberobello20°82
- 6Bari21°21°82
- 7Lampedusa23°24°81
- 8Corleone21°79
- 17AgrigentoThis page23°22°65
Planning a trip to Agrigento
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Agrigento in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Agrigento has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Agrigento
When is the best time to visit Agrigento?
The best time to visit Agrigento is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Agrigento?
The sea temperature in Agrigento ranges from 14.9 °C in February to 25.1 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Agrigento in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Agrigento?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Agrigento?
The wettest month is November with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Agrigento get?
Agrigento gets around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Agrigento in?
Agrigento uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Agrigento?
A nonstop flight from London to Agrigento takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Agrigento?
Agrigento has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 19.
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