AI-generatedCefalù at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,940 h
- Rain a year
- 613 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Cefalù
Cefalù has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while February is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year, Cefalù is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.7 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 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:1118:28
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 06:55–07:47 · evening 17:52–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:55 · evening 18:44–18:54
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 Cefalù in October?
In October, Cefalù is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cefalù.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:11 – 18:28
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %62 %
- Seaweight 25 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Cefalù
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cefalù ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 27.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From October 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 26.3 and 28.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.3° | 14.8° | 16.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.8° | 14.2° | 15.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.1° | 15.4° | 16.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 19.1° | 18.3° | 20.1° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 23.2° | 22.1° | 24.9° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 26.5° | 25.2° | 28.1° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.4° | 26.3° | 28.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.8° | 24.7° | 27.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.0° | 21.9° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.2° | 19.0° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.2° | 16.3° | 18.4° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Cefalù
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 Cefalù, 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 Cefalù
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · 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 Cefalù: 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, Cefalù has about 10 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Cefalù
How breezy and how cloudy Cefalù 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 Cefalù typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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 50 % of the sky over Cefalù: variable cloud, 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 Cefalù
How often the day gets hot in Cefalù (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, Cefalù 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 Cefalù
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 18°. 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 (9°), 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 47 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 | 17 | 14° | 9° | 15.3° | 5.0 h | 11 | 65 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 14° | 9° | 14.6° | 6.1 h | 11 | 68 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 16° | 11° | 14.8° | 7.2 h | 11 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 18° | 13° | 16.1° | 8.4 h | 10 | 61 |
| MayMay | 58 | 22° | 16° | 19.1° | 9.8 h | 7 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 26° | 20° | 23.2° | 11.5 h | 4 | 23 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 23° | 26.5° | 11.7 h | 2 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 29° | 24° | 27.4° | 11.1 h | 4 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 26° | 21° | 25.8° | 8.7 h | 9 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 23° | 18° | 23.0° | 6.7 h | 10 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 19° | 14° | 20.2° | 5.5 h | 11 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 15° | 11° | 17.2° | 4.9 h | 11 | 66 |
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
38.04° N, 14.02° E · 16 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Cefalù
The best time to visit Cefalù 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 December. The wettest month is October with 77 mm of precipitation.
Cefalù through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cefalù in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 16–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Cefalù in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Cefalù in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Cefalù in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cefalù for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Cefalù
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Cefalù: score 100 against 67. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 67 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 29° |
| Night low | 18° | 23° |
| Sea | 23.0° | 26.5° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 11.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 14 |
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 – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Cefalù month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Cefalù is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in January21February14° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Cefalù is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in February24March16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Cefalù is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in March30April18° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Cefalù is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in April58May22° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Cefalù is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in May97June26° · Sea 23° · 12 h
In June, Cefalù is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in June100July29° · Sea 27° · 12 h
In July, Cefalù is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in July100August29° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, Cefalù is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in August92September26° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In September, Cefalù is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in September67October23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Cefalù is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in October30November19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In November, Cefalù is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cefalù.
Cefalù in November17December15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Cefalù is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cefalù.
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Cefalù vs. Palermo
In October Palermo has the better holiday weather (score 77 vs. 67). During the day Palermo is 1 °C warmer than Cefalù. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Cefalù | Palermo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Cefalù ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Taranto22°22°85
- 2Catania24°23°84
- 3Matera21°83
- 4Palermo24°23°82
- 5Alberobello20°82
- 6Bari21°21°82
- 7Lecce22°82
- 8Lampedusa23°24°81
- 15CefalùThis page23°23°67
Planning a trip to Cefalù
Weather for your travel dates
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Cefalù 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.
Cefalù has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 28
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,870 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 Cefalù
When is the best time to visit Cefalù?
The best time to visit Cefalù 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 Cefalù?
The sea temperature in Cefalù ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 27.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Cefalù in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Cefalù?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. February is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Cefalù?
The wettest month is October with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cefalù get?
Cefalù gets around 2,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Cefalù in?
Cefalù uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Cefalù?
A nonstop flight from London to Cefalù takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,870 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cefalù?
Cefalù has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 66, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 17.
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