AI-generatedCatania at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,130 h
- Rain a year
- 561 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Catania
Catania has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,130 hours of sunshine a year, Catania is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:0618:24
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 06:50–07:42 · evening 17:49–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:40–06:50 · evening 18:40–18:50
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 Catania in October?
In October, Catania is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Catania.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:06 – 18:24
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Catania
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.0 – 23.9 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Catania ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January 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 25.6 and 27.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.3° | 14.6° | 15.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.7° | 14.0° | 15.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.8° | 15.2° | 16.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.2° | 17.4° | 19.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.9° | 21.1° | 22.9° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.1° | 24.1° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.4° | 25.6° | 27.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.4° | 24.4° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.9° | 22.0° | 23.9° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.0° | 18.9° | 20.8° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 16.9° | 16.2° | 17.9° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Catania
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 6.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Catania, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 16 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Catania
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 Catania: 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, Catania has about 8 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Catania
How breezy and how cloudy Catania 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 Catania typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
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 45 % of the sky over Catania: variable cloud, with about 6.8 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 Catania
How often the day gets hot in Catania (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, Catania has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °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 Catania
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 70 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 64 | 15° | 8° | 15.3° | 5.6 h | 8 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 15° | 8° | 14.6° | 6.5 h | 7 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 17° | 9° | 14.7° | 7.6 h | 8 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 20° | 12° | 15.8° | 8.9 h | 7 | 46 |
| MayMay | 98 | 24° | 16° | 18.2° | 10.3 h | 5 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 29° | 20° | 21.9° | 12.7 h | 3 | 20 |
| JulyJul | 65 | 33° | 23° | 25.1° | 11.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 32° | 24° | 26.4° | 11.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 28° | 21° | 25.4° | 9.3 h | 7 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 24° | 17° | 22.9° | 6.8 h | 8 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 19° | 13° | 20.0° | 5.7 h | 8 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 16° | 10° | 16.9° | 5.9 h | 7 | 58 |
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
37.49° N, 15.07° E · 7 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Catania
The best time to visit Catania is from April to June and from September to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to May and from September to December. The wettest month is November with 70 mm of precipitation.
Catania through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Catania in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Catania in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–33 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Catania in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Catania in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Catania for you.
Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Catania
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Catania: score 98 against 84. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 84 | 98better |
| Day high | 24° | 24° |
| Night low | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | 22.9° | 18.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 31 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – May, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Catania month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
64January15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Catania is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in January70February15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Catania is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in February82March17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Catania is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in March93April20° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Catania is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °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 46 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in April98May24° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In May, Catania is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.2 °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 31 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in May86June29° · Sea 22° · 13 h
In June, Catania is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in June65July33° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Catania is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in July66August32° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In August, Catania is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in August87September28° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In September, Catania is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in September84October24° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Catania is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in October80November19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In November, Catania is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Catania.
Catania in November72December16° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Catania is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Catania.
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Catania vs. Taormina
In October the holiday weather in Catania and Taormina is about equally good (score 84 vs. 81). During the day Taormina is 3 °C cooler than Catania. The sea is about equally warm. Taormina gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Catania | Taormina |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 84 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 21° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Catania ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2CataniaThis page24°23°84
- 3Matera21°83
- 4Palermo24°23°82
- 5Alberobello20°82
- 6Lecce22°82
- 7Bari21°21°82
- 8Lampedusa23°24°81
Planning a trip to Catania
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Catania 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.
Catania has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 66).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 84
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,970 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 Catania
When is the best time to visit Catania?
The best time to visit Catania is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Catania?
The sea temperature in Catania ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Catania in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Catania?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Catania?
The wettest month is November with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Catania get?
Catania gets around 3,130 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.7 hours a day; in January there are 5.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Catania in?
Catania uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Catania?
A nonstop flight from London to Catania takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,970 km.
Which school holidays are best for Catania?
Catania has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 66). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 96, Summer holidays 66, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 68.
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