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Lipari weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Lipari at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 27.3°
Sunshine a year
2,840 h
Rain a year
679 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
44 m

Climate in Lipari

Lipari 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 15 °C. With around 2,840 hours of sunshine a year, Lipari is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.2 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Lipari

The best time to visit Lipari is from June to September. 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 March to June and from September to November. Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 104 mm.

Lipari through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Lipari in spring

Mar – May

40

Fair

  • 16–22 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.3 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Lipari in summer

Jun – Aug

99

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 26 °C
  • 10.8 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Lipari in autumn

Sep – Nov

67

Good

  • 20–27 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 6.8 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Lipari in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 15–17 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec – Jan

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lipari for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

74

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 21°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 22°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 21°

07:0818:24

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 06:51–07:44 · evening 17:48–18:40
Blue hour
Morning 06:41–06:51 · 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.

October in Lipari compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.2 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high25°22°
Night-time low22°18°
Sea24°21°
Daylight11.8 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Lipari in October?

In October, Lipari is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lipari.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 16 min07:08 – 18:24
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
42 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %78 %
  • Seaweight 25 %84 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %64 %

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

Compare two months in Lipari

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Lipari: score 100 against 74. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Lipari
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score74100better
Daytime high24°29°
Night-time low20°25°
Sea22.9°26.4°
Sunshine6.8 h11.2 hbetter
Rainy days92better
Rainfall73 mm11 mmbetter
Muggy days8better28

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Lipari month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January15° · Sea 15° · 5.0 h

In January, Lipari is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 91 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in January
20February15° · Sea 15° · 5.8 h

In February, Lipari is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in February
26March16° · Sea 15° · 7.2 h

In March, Lipari is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in March
31April18° · Sea 16° · 8.1 h

In April, Lipari is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in April
63May22° · Sea 19° · 9.6 h

In May, Lipari is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in May
97June26° · Sea 23° · 10.6 h

In June, Lipari is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in June
100July29° · Sea 26° · 11.2 h

In July, Lipari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in July
100August29° · Sea 27° · 10.6 h

In August, Lipari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 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 Lipari.

Lipari in August
91September27° · Sea 26° · 8.2 h

In September, Lipari is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in September
74October24° · Sea 23° · 6.8 h

In October, Lipari is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in October
35November20° · Sea 20° · 5.4 h

In November, Lipari is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in November
13December17° · Sea 17° · 4.6 h

In December, Lipari is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 104 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lipari.

Lipari in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Lipari

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 (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (12°), the warmest in August (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from April to May and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 104 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 24°Night 20°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1515°12°15.4°5.0 h1291
FebruaryFeb2015°12°14.6°5.8 h1175
MarchMar2616°13°14.7°7.2 h1068
AprilApr3118°15°16.0°8.1 h848
MayMay6322°18°19.0°9.6 h425
JuneJun9726°22°23.2°10.6 h420
JulyJul10029°25°26.4°11.2 h211
AugustAug10029°26°27.3°10.6 h319
SeptemberSep9127°23°25.6°8.2 h957
OctoberOct7424°20°22.9°6.8 h973
NovemberNov3520°17°20.1°5.4 h1288
DecemberDec1317°14°17.3°4.6 h13104

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

38.47° N, 14.95° E · 44 m · Europe/Rome

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Lipari

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October22.9°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 23.8 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Nov

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.9°8 in 10 years 21.9° – 23.8°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Lipari ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 27.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

From December 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 26.3 and 28.3 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.4°14.8°16.3°cold
FebruaryFeb14.6°13.9°15.2°cold
MarchMar14.7°14.1°15.4°cold
AprilApr16.0°15.3°16.8°cold
MayMay19.0°18.0°19.9°fresh
JuneJun23.2°22.2°24.8°pleasant
JulyJul26.4°25.2°27.9°warm
AugustAug27.3°26.3°28.3°warm
SeptemberSep25.6°24.5°26.9°pleasant
OctoberOct22.9°21.9°23.8°refreshing
NovemberNov20.1°19.1°21.1°refreshing
DecemberDec17.3°16.5°18.3°fresh
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Lipari

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,840 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.2 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.8 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 60 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Lipari, 60 % 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.

Rain

Rain in Lipari: 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.

Per year
679 mm on 96 days
Wettest month
Dec · 104 mm
Driest month
Jul · 11 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 73 mm

In October, Lipari has about 9 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Lipari

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 40 min
Light brown skin
about 55 min
Olive skin
about 70 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Lipari

How breezy and how cloudy Lipari 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 28 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Lipari typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Sep – May.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
38 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 11 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 42 %Sunshine 6.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Lipari: mostly sunny, 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Lipari

How often the day gets hot in Lipari (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
18 days
Hottest month
Aug · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 24 °C

In October, Lipari has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

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

Planning a trip to Lipari

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Lipari 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.

Lipari has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    30

    Poor

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    70

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 9.8 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 10.8 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    74

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 45 min
Distance
1,880 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.

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Lipari vs Messina

In October the holiday weather in Lipari and Messina is about equally good (score 74 vs 75). During the day Messina is 1 °C warmer than Lipari. The sea is about equally warm. Messina gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Lipari vs Messina, in October
in OctoberLipariMessina
Holiday weather score7475
Daytime high24°25°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine7 h6 h
Rainy days912
Best timeJun – SepApr – Jun

Through the year

OctoberLipari 24°Messina 25°
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Ranking

Italy in October: the best places

In October, Lipari ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Catania26°23°84
  2. 2Noto24°83
  3. 3Ragusa23°82
  4. 4Syracuse25°23°81
  5. 5Palermo25°23°80
  6. 6Castellammare del Golfo26°23°80
  7. 7Lamezia Terme23°78
  8. 8Ustica25°23°78
  9. 14LipariThis page24°23°74
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Frequently asked questions about Lipari

When is the best time to visit Lipari?

The best time to visit Lipari 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 Lipari?

The sea temperature in Lipari ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 27.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.

Can you swim in Lipari in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Lipari?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 26 °C. February is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Lipari?

Rain is frequent from December to January; the wettest month is December with 104 mm. The driest month is July with 11 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Lipari get?

Lipari gets around 2,840 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 Lipari in?

Lipari is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Lipari?

A nonstop flight from London to Lipari takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,880 km.

Which school holidays are best for Lipari?

Lipari has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 70, summer holidays 100, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 14.