AI-generatedSyracuse at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 584 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Syracuse
Syracuse has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Syracuse is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
07:0518:24
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 06:49–07:40 · evening 17:49–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:39–06:49 · 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.
What is the weather like in Syracuse in October?
In October, Syracuse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Syracuse.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min07:05 – 18:24
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 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 35 %72 %
- Seaweight 25 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %
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 Syracuse
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.0 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Syracuse ranges from 14.8 °C in February to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 25.8 and 27.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.4° | 14.8° | 16.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.8° | 14.1° | 15.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.9° | 14.2° | 15.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 16.0° | 15.4° | 16.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.8° | 19.2° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.5° | 23.2° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.3° | 24.3° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.6° | 25.8° | 27.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.4° | 24.5° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.0° | 22.0° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.1° | 19.1° | 21.0° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.1° | 16.3° | 18.1° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Syracuse
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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · 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 Syracuse: 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, Syracuse has about 8 rainy days with 91 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Syracuse
How breezy and how cloudy Syracuse 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 Syracuse typically peaks at 13 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 45 % of the sky over Syracuse: mostly sunny, 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 Syracuse
How often the day gets hot in Syracuse (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, Syracuse has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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 Syracuse
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 17°. 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 (8°), 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 55 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 | 23 | 14° | 8° | 15.4° | 5.5 h | 8 | 62 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 15° | 8° | 14.8° | 6.4 h | 7 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 16° | 9° | 14.9° | 7.5 h | 8 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 19° | 12° | 16.0° | 8.6 h | 7 | 41 |
| MayMay | 69 | 23° | 15° | 18.5° | 10.1 h | 5 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 20° | 22.2° | 12.2 h | 3 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 32° | 23° | 25.3° | 11.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 32° | 23° | 26.6° | 11.2 h | 3 | 15 |
| SeptemberSep | 96 | 27° | 20° | 25.4° | 8.8 h | 7 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 73 | 23° | 17° | 23.0° | 6.7 h | 8 | 91 |
| NovemberNov | 33 | 19° | 13° | 20.1° | 5.5 h | 9 | 86 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 16° | 10° | 17.1° | 5.6 h | 8 | 60 |
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
37.08° N, 15.29° E · 17 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Syracuse
The best time to visit Syracuse is from June to September. 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 May and from September to December. The wettest month is October with 91 mm of precipitation.
Syracuse through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Syracuse in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Syracuse in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 12 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Syracuse in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Syracuse in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Syracuse for you.
Your best months: June – July, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Syracuse
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 Syracuse: score 97 against 73. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 73 | 97better |
| Day high | 23° | 32° |
| Night low | 17° | 23° |
| Sea | 23.0° | 25.3° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 11.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 91 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 5better | 13 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Syracuse month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January14° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Syracuse is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in January27February15° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Syracuse is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in February30March16° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In March, Syracuse is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in March35April19° · Sea 16° · 9 h
In April, Syracuse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in April69May23° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Syracuse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in May94June28° · Sea 22° · 12 h
In June, Syracuse is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in June97July32° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Syracuse is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in July97August32° · Sea 27° · 11 h
In August, Syracuse is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °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 15 mm in total. On about 23 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 Syracuse.
Syracuse in August96September27° · Sea 25° · 9 h
In September, Syracuse is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in September73October23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Syracuse is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in October33November19° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In November, Syracuse is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse.
Syracuse in November24December16° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In December, Syracuse is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse.
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Syracuse vs. Catania
In October Catania has the better holiday weather (score 78 vs. 73). During the day Catania is 1 °C warmer than Syracuse. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Syracuse | Catania |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 73 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 24° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Syracuse ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Taranto22°22°85
- 2Catania24°23°84
- 3Matera21°83
- 4Palermo24°23°82
- 5Lecce22°82
- 6Alberobello20°82
- 7Bari21°21°82
- 8Lampedusa23°24°81
- 14SyracuseThis page23°23°73
Planning a trip to Syracuse
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Syracuse 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.
Syracuse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 73
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,020 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 Syracuse
When is the best time to visit Syracuse?
The best time to visit Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
The sea temperature in Syracuse ranges from 14.8 °C in February to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Syracuse in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Syracuse?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Syracuse?
The wettest month is October with 91 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Syracuse get?
Syracuse gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 12.2 hours a day; in January there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Syracuse in?
Syracuse uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Syracuse?
A nonstop flight from London to Syracuse takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Syracuse?
Syracuse has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 24.
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