AI-generatedMessina at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 993 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Messina
Messina 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 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Messina is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:0518:22
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 06:49–07:41 · evening 17:46–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:49 · evening 18:38–18:48
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 Messina in October?
In October, Messina is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Messina.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 16 min07:05 – 18:22
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
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 Messina
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.8 – 23.5 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Messina ranges from 14.5 °C in February to 26.9 °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 25.9 and 27.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.4° | 14.8° | 16.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.5° | 13.8° | 15.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.6° | 14.0° | 15.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.8° | 15.1° | 16.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 17.8° | 19.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.9° | 21.9° | 24.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 26.0° | 24.8° | 27.4° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.9° | 25.9° | 27.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.2° | 24.3° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.6° | 21.8° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 20.0° | 18.9° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.3° | 16.6° | 18.3° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Messina
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 6.4 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Messina, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 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 Messina
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 Messina: 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, Messina has about 12 rainy days with 105 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Messina
How breezy and how cloudy Messina 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 Messina typically peaks at 19 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: Jul, Nov – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 45 % of the sky over Messina: mostly sunny, with about 6.4 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 Messina
How often the day gets hot in Messina (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, Messina has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Messina
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°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (9°), the warmest in August (23°). 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 81 days a year, mostly from June 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 | 40 | 14° | 10° | 15.4° | 4.6 h | 15 | 123 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 14° | 9° | 14.5° | 5.4 h | 14 | 111 |
| MarchMar | 58 | 15° | 10° | 14.6° | 6.7 h | 13 | 110 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 18° | 12° | 15.8° | 7.4 h | 12 | 80 |
| MayMay | 91 | 21° | 16° | 18.7° | 8.9 h | 8 | 50 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 26° | 20° | 22.9° | 10.0 h | 6 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 28° | 23° | 26.0° | 10.8 h | 5 | 20 |
| AugustAug | 86 | 29° | 23° | 26.9° | 10.1 h | 6 | 28 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 26° | 21° | 25.2° | 7.7 h | 11 | 79 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 22° | 18° | 22.6° | 6.4 h | 12 | 105 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 19° | 14° | 20.0° | 5.0 h | 14 | 116 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 15° | 11° | 17.3° | 4.1 h | 15 | 139 |
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
38.19° N, 15.55° E · 3 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Messina
The best time to visit Messina is from May to August. 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 May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 139 mm.
Messina through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Messina in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Messina in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Messina in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–26 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Messina in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Messina for you.
Your best months: May – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Messina
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 Messina: score 97 against 74. In June, days are 4 °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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 97better |
| Day high | 22° | 26° |
| Night low | 18° | 20° |
| Sea | 22.6° | 22.9° |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 105 mm | 33 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5better | 11 |
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
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Messina month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
40January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Messina is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in January46February14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In February, Messina is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in February58March15° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Messina is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in March75April18° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In April, Messina is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in April91May21° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Messina is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in May97June26° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Messina is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in June91July28° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In July, Messina is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 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 Messina.
Messina in July86August29° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Messina is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 7 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 Messina.
Messina in August81September26° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Messina is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in September74October22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Messina is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in October66November19° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Messina is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Messina.
Messina in November46December15° · Sea 17° · 4 h
In December, Messina is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 139 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Messina.
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Messina vs. Reggio Calabria
In October the holiday weather in Messina and Reggio Calabria is about equally good (score 74 vs. 74). During the day it is about as warm in Reggio Calabria as in Messina. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Messina | Reggio Calabria |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Messina ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Taranto22°22°85
- 2Catania24°23°84
- 3Matera21°83
- 4Palermo24°23°82
- 5Alberobello20°82
- 6Lecce22°82
- 7Bari21°21°82
- 8Lampedusa23°24°81
- 12MessinaThis page22°23°74
Planning a trip to Messina
Weather for your travel dates
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Messina 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.
Messina has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 92
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 15 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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,930 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 Messina
When is the best time to visit Messina?
The best time to visit Messina is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Messina?
The sea temperature in Messina ranges from 14.5 °C in February to 26.9 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Messina in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Messina?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 23 °C. February is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Messina?
Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is December with 139 mm. The driest month is July with 20 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Messina get?
Messina gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Messina in?
Messina uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Messina?
A nonstop flight from London to Messina takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,930 km.
Which school holidays are best for Messina?
Messina has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 92, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 43.
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