Palermo, Sicily weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Good
Best time to visit: April – June, September – October
What is the weather like in Palermo, Sicily in August?
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.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 76 | 91 |
| Day | 31° | 31° | 27° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 21° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° | 26° |
| Sun | 12 h | 11 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 1 | 3 | 8 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 41 min06:21 – 20:02
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 19 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 14 %on average
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in August
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Palermo, Sicily in August: quick answers
Is Palermo, Sicily hot in August?
Yes. In August, Palermo, Sicily is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Palermo, Sicily in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Palermo, Sicily in August?
Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total.
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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)