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Trapani weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Trapani at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Aug · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.6°
Sunshine a year
2,770 h
Rain a year
527 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
3 m

Climate in Trapani

Trapani 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 February is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year, Trapani is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Trapani

The best time to visit Trapani 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 October to June. The wettest month is November with 84 mm of precipitation.

Trapani through the seasons

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

Trapani in spring

Mar – May

45

Fair

  • 17–24 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Trapani in summer

Jun – Aug

97

Excellent

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 10.7 h of sun a day
  • 3 rainy days in all

Trapani in autumn

Sep – Nov

68

Good

  • 20–28 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Trapani in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

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

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Oct – Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Trapani 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

77

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 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 24°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

07:1718:34

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 07:01–07:53 · evening 17:58–18:50
Blue hour
Morning 06:51–07:01 · evening 18:50–19:00

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 Trapani compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 26° at the start of the month to 22° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high26°22°
Night-time low18°14°
Sea24°21°
Daylight11.8 h10.7 h

What is the weather like in Trapani in October?

In October, Trapani is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Trapani.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 17 min07:17 – 18:34
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
7 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 %92 %
  • Seaweight 25 %79 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
  • 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

Compare two months in Trapani

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 Trapani: score 100 against 77. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Trapani
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score77100better
Daytime high25°31°
Night-time low16°21°
Sea22.5°25.5°
Sunshine6.5 h11.3 hbetter
Rainy days80better
Rainfall73 mm2 mmbetter
Muggy days7better19

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Trapani month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

17January15° · Sea 15° · 4.8 h

In January, Trapani is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in January
21February15° · Sea 15° · 5.7 h

In February, Trapani is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in February
26March17° · Sea 15° · 6.8 h

In March, Trapani is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in March
37April20° · Sea 16° · 7.8 h

In April, Trapani is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in April
72May24° · Sea 18° · 9.4 h

In May, Trapani is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in May
93June28° · Sea 22° · 10.6 h

In June, Trapani is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in June
100July31° · Sea 26° · 11.3 h

In July, Trapani is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 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 Trapani.

Trapani in July
98August31° · Sea 27° · 10.3 h

In August, Trapani is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 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 Trapani.

Trapani in August
93September28° · Sea 25° · 7.7 h

In September, Trapani is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in September
77October25° · Sea 23° · 6.5 h

In October, Trapani is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in October
33November20° · Sea 20° · 5.2 h

In November, Trapani is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in November
16December17° · Sea 17° · 4.7 h

In December, Trapani is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Trapani.

Trapani in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Trapani

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 (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 73 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 25°Night 16°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan1715°8°15.2°4.8 h1067
FebruaryFeb2115°8°14.6°5.7 h962
MarchMar2617°9°14.7°6.8 h955
AprilApr3720°11°15.7°7.8 h737
MayMay7224°14°18.3°9.4 h424
JuneJun9328°18°22.1°10.6 h16
JulyJul10031°21°25.5°11.3 h02
AugustAug9831°21°26.6°10.3 h27
SeptemberSep9328°20°25.1°7.7 h643
OctoberOct7725°16°22.5°6.5 h873
NovemberNov3320°13°19.6°5.2 h1184
DecemberDec1617°10°16.7°4.7 h1169

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

38.02° N, 12.54° E · 3 m · Europe/Rome

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Trapani

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

Sea in October22.5°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.3 – 23.3 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.5°8 in 10 years 21.3° – 23.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Trapani ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

In December 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 25.5 and 27.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan15.2°14.7°15.9°cold
FebruaryFeb14.6°13.9°15.3°cold
MarchMar14.7°14.1°15.2°cold
AprilApr15.7°15.1°16.3°cold
MayMay18.3°17.5°19.3°fresh
JuneJun22.1°21.2°23.6°refreshing
JulyJul25.5°24.2°26.6°pleasant
AugustAug26.6°25.5°27.7°warm
SeptemberSep25.1°23.7°26.4°pleasant
OctoberOct22.5°21.3°23.3°refreshing
NovemberNov19.6°18.1°20.6°fresh
DecemberDec16.7°15.9°17.6°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Trapani

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

Per year
2,770 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.5 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 58 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Trapani, 58 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Trapani: 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
527 mm on 79 days
Wettest month
Nov · 84 mm
Driest month
Jul · 2 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 73 mm

In October, Trapani has about 8 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Trapani

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 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Trapani

How breezy and how cloudy Trapani 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 · 26 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 20 km/h
OctoberWind 22 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Trapani 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, and here it is that strong all year.

Clouds

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

Year average
37 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 7 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 52 %
OctoberCloud cover 42 %Sunshine 6.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Trapani: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Trapani

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

Hot days a year
56 days
Hottest month
Aug · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Trapani has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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 Trapani

Weather for your travel dates

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

Trapani 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.

Trapani has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    34

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    76

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.7 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    77

    Good

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    17

    Poor

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

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 40 min
Distance
1,810 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.

Good to know: Italy

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Sockets
Type C, F, L · 230 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+39
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Trapani vs Erice

In October Trapani has the better holiday weather (score 77 vs 57). During the day Erice is 4 °C cooler than Trapani. The sea is about equally warm. Erice gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Trapani vs Erice, in October
in OctoberTrapaniErice
Holiday weather score7757
Daytime high25°21°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine7 h6 h
Rainy days89
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

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OctoberTrapani 25°Erice 21°
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In October, Trapani ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  3. 3Noto24°83
  4. 4Ragusa23°82
  5. 5Syracuse25°23°81
  6. 6Ponza22°81
  7. 7Castellammare del Golfo26°23°80
  8. 8Palermo25°23°80
  9. 11TrapaniThis page25°23°77
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Frequently asked questions about Trapani

When is the best time to visit Trapani?

The best time to visit Trapani 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 Trapani?

The sea temperature in Trapani ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.6 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Trapani in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Trapani?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 21 °C. February is the coolest month at 15 °C.

When does it rain most in Trapani?

The wettest month is November with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 2 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Trapani get?

Trapani gets around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Trapani in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Trapani?

A nonstop flight from London to Trapani takes about 2 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,810 km.

Which school holidays are best for Trapani?

Trapani has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 76, summer holidays 99, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 17.