AI-generatedCastellammare del Golfo at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 547 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 26 m
Climate in Castellammare del Golfo
Castellammare del Golfo has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 16 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Castellammare del Golfo is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Castellammare del Golfo
The best time to visit Castellammare del Golfo is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The wettest month is October with 79 mm of precipitation.
Castellammare del Golfo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Castellammare del Golfo in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 19–27 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Castellammare del Golfo in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 32–34 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Castellammare del Golfo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–30 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Castellammare del Golfo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 16–17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 25°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
07:1618:32
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 06:59–07:51 · evening 17:57–18:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–06:59 · evening 18:49–18:59
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.
October in Castellammare del Golfo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 16° | 13° |
| Sea | 24° | 21° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Castellammare del Golfo in October?
In October, Castellammare del Golfo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:16 – 18:32
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %80 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Castellammare del Golfo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Castellammare del Golfo: score 91 against 80. In June, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 26° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 17° |
| Sea | 22.6° | 22.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 10.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 79 mm | 12 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1 | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Castellammare del Golfo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January16° · Sea 15° · 4.8 h
In January, Castellammare del Golfo is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in January20February16° · Sea 15° · 5.6 h
In February, Castellammare del Golfo is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in February24March19° · Sea 15° · 6.6 h
In March, Castellammare del Golfo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in March49April22° · Sea 16° · 7.8 h
In April, Castellammare del Golfo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in April78May27° · Sea 18° · 9.4 h
In May, Castellammare del Golfo is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in May91June32° · Sea 22° · 10.5 h
In June, Castellammare del Golfo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in June85July34° · Sea 26° · 11.2 h
In July, Castellammare del Golfo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in July84August34° · Sea 27° · 10.3 h
In August, Castellammare del Golfo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in August91September30° · Sea 25° · 7.7 h
In September, Castellammare del Golfo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in September80October26° · Sea 23° · 6.5 h
In October, Castellammare del Golfo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in October37November21° · Sea 20° · 5.2 h
In November, Castellammare del Golfo is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in November16December17° · Sea 17° · 4.6 h
In December, Castellammare del Golfo is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Castellammare del Golfo.
Castellammare del Golfo in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in August: 34°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Castellammare del Golfo
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°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (6°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated.
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 | 17 | 16° | 6° | 15.2° | 4.8 h | 11 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 16° | 6° | 14.6° | 5.6 h | 10 | 61 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 19° | 8° | 14.7° | 6.6 h | 10 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 22° | 10° | 15.8° | 7.8 h | 8 | 45 |
| MayMay | 78 | 27° | 13° | 18.4° | 9.4 h | 6 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 32° | 17° | 22.3° | 10.5 h | 3 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 34° | 20° | 25.7° | 11.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 84 | 34° | 21° | 26.8° | 10.3 h | 3 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 30° | 18° | 25.3° | 7.7 h | 8 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 26° | 15° | 22.6° | 6.5 h | 9 | 79 |
| NovemberNov | 37 | 21° | 11° | 19.7° | 5.2 h | 11 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 17° | 8° | 16.7° | 4.6 h | 11 | 61 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
38.03° N, 12.88° E · 26 m · Europe/Rome
Sea temperatureUp to 27° in August
Sea temperature in Castellammare del Golfo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.4 – 23.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Castellammare del Golfo ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
In December 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 25.8 and 27.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.2° | 14.7° | 15.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.7° | 14.1° | 15.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.8° | 15.1° | 16.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.4° | 17.6° | 19.4° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.3° | 21.3° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.7° | 24.4° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.8° | 25.8° | 27.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.3° | 24.0° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.6° | 21.4° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.7° | 18.2° | 20.7° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.7° | 15.9° | 17.7° | cold |
Sunshine2,750 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Castellammare del Golfo
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 6.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Castellammare del Golfo, 58 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain547 mm a year, most in October
Rain in Castellammare del Golfo: 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, Castellammare del Golfo has about 9 rainy days with 79 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 10 in June
UV index in Castellammare del Golfo
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 the time, 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.
Wind & cloudsWindiest in March: 19 km/h
Wind and clouds in Castellammare del Golfo
How breezy and how cloudy Castellammare del Golfo 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 Castellammare del Golfo typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Castellammare del Golfo: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 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 & humidity100 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Castellammare del Golfo
How often the day gets hot in Castellammare del Golfo (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, Castellammare del Golfo has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °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
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Castellammare del Golfo 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.
Castellammare del Golfo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,820 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.
Good to know: Italy
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Italian
- Sockets
- Type C, F, L · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +39
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Castellammare del Golfo vs Erice
In October Castellammare del Golfo has the better holiday weather (score 80 vs 57). During the day Erice is 5 °C cooler than Castellammare del Golfo. The sea is about equally warm. Erice gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Castellammare del Golfo | Erice |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 21° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Sep |
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In October, Castellammare del Golfo ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Castellammare del Golfo
When is the best time to visit Castellammare del Golfo?
The best time to visit Castellammare del Golfo is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Castellammare del Golfo?
The sea temperature in Castellammare del Golfo ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.8 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Castellammare del Golfo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Castellammare del Golfo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 16 °C.
When does it rain most in Castellammare del Golfo?
The wettest month is October with 79 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Castellammare del Golfo get?
Castellammare del Golfo gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.2 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Castellammare del Golfo in?
Castellammare del Golfo is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Castellammare del Golfo?
A nonstop flight from London to Castellammare del Golfo takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Castellammare del Golfo?
Castellammare del Golfo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 81, summer holidays 84, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 17.