When to go to Palermo
April–June and September–October are warm and pleasant. July–August is very hot, sometimes above 40°C; winters are mild and rainy.
Palermo weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan14°97 mm
- Feb14°86 mm
- Mar17°74 mm
- Apr20°56 mm
- May24°27 mm
- Jun29°18 mm
- Jul32°7 mm
- Aug32°13 mm
- Sep28°61 mm
- Oct24°91 mm
- Nov20°87 mm
- Dec16°95 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C57°F | 9°C48°F | 97 mm | 82% | Cool |
| February | 14°C58°F | 9°C47°F | 86 mm | 80% | Cool |
| March | 17°C62°F | 10°C50°F | 74 mm | 79% | Cool |
| April | 20°C67°F | 12°C54°F | 56 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 24°C74°F | 15°C60°F | 27 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| June | 29°C83°F | 20°C67°F | 18 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C89°F | 23°C73°F | 7 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C90°F | 23°C74°F | 13 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| September | 28°C82°F | 21°C69°F | 61 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| October | 24°C76°F | 18°C64°F | 91 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 20°C67°F | 14°C57°F | 87 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| December | 16°C60°F | 11°C51°F | 95 mm | 81% | Cool |
Best months across Italy
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Venice | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Florence | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Milan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Amalfi Coast | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Naples | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Lake Como | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Cinque Terre | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Sicily | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Tuscany | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Positano | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sardinia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Bologna | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Verona | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Pisa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Capri | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sorrento | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Lake Garda | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (31°C) |
| Turin | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Siena | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Puglia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Dolomites | Jan–Mar, Jul, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Taormina | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Palermo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Catania | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Bari | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Matera | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Lecce | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Genoa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Lucca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Palermo?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. April–June and September–October are warm and pleasant. July–August is very hot, sometimes above 40°C; winters are mild and rainy.
When is the rainy season in Palermo?
Rain peaks in January with about 97 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Palermo?
August, with average highs of 32°C (90°F).
How cold does Palermo get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 9°C (47°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- AMAT Palermo (public transport)
- Falcone-Borsellino Airport
- Comune di Palermo
- ARNAS Civico
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.