Palermo, Sicily at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 27.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,150 h
- Rain a year
- 583 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 14 m
Climate in Palermo, Sicily
Palermo, Sicily has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year, Palermo, Sicily is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
What is the weather like in Palermo, Sicily in October?
In October, Palermo, Sicily is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:14 – 18:30
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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 Palermo, Sicily
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 23.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
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- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
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The sea temperature in Palermo, Sicily ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 27.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November 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 26.1 and 28.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.2° | 14.6° | 16.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.6° | 13.9° | 15.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.7° | 14.1° | 15.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.9° | 15.2° | 16.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.7° | 17.9° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.8° | 21.7° | 24.3° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 26.2° | 24.8° | 27.7° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.2° | 26.1° | 28.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.6° | 24.4° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.9° | 21.9° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.9° | 18.5° | 20.9° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.0° | 16.1° | 18.0° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Palermo, Sicily
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 7.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Palermo, Sicily, 64 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Palermo, Sicily: 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, Palermo, Sicily has about 9 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 58 | 14° | 9° | 15.2° | 6.3 h | 11 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 14° | 9° | 14.6° | 7.1 h | 10 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 17° | 10° | 14.7° | 8.1 h | 10 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 19° | 12° | 15.9° | 8.8 h | 8 | 55 |
| MayMay | 96 | 23° | 16° | 18.7° | 10.1 h | 6 | 41 |
| JuneJun | 96 | 28° | 20° | 22.8° | 11.4 h | 3 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 31° | 23° | 26.2° | 12.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 31° | 24° | 27.2° | 11.2 h | 3 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 27° | 21° | 25.6° | 8.7 h | 8 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 24° | 18° | 22.9° | 7.2 h | 9 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 77 | 19° | 14° | 19.9° | 6.3 h | 11 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 63 | 16° | 11° | 17.0° | 5.9 h | 10 | 62 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Palermo, Sicily
The best time to visit Palermo, Sicily 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 March to June and from September to December. The wettest month is October with 77 mm of precipitation.
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Palermo, Sicily month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January14° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Palermo, Sicily is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in January63February14° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In February, Palermo, Sicily 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. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in February76March17° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Palermo, Sicily is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °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 65 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in March90April19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Palermo, Sicily is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in April96May23° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Palermo, Sicily is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °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 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in May96June28° · Sea 23° · 11 h
In June, Palermo, Sicily is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in June78July31° · Sea 26° · 12 h
In July, Palermo, Sicily is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °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 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in July76August31° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, Palermo, Sicily is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 18 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 Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in August91September27° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In September, Palermo, Sicily is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in September83October24° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Palermo, Sicily is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in October77November19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In November, Palermo, Sicily is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
Palermo, Sicily in November63December16° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Palermo, Sicily is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Palermo, Sicily.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,840 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Palermo, Sicily
When is the best time to visit Palermo, Sicily?
The best time to visit Palermo, Sicily 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 Palermo, Sicily?
The sea temperature in Palermo, Sicily ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 27.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Palermo, Sicily in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Palermo, Sicily?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Palermo, Sicily?
The wettest month is October with 77 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Palermo, Sicily get?
Palermo, Sicily gets around 3,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 5.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Palermo, Sicily in?
Palermo, Sicily uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Palermo, Sicily?
A nonstop flight from London to Palermo, Sicily takes about 2 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,840 km.
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