Best time to visit Palermo

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When is the best time to visit Palermo?

The best time to visit Palermo is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Palermo13
    Jan
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Palermo13
    Feb
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Palermo15
    Mar
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Palermo18
    Apr
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Palermo21
    May
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Palermo25
    Jun
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Palermo28
    Jul
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Palermo28
    Aug
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Palermo26
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Palermo22
    Oct
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Palermo18
    Nov
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Palermo14
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Palermo?

The hottest time of year in Palermo is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Palermo?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Palermo with 88mm on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Palermo?

The sunniest time of year in Palermo is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 75% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Palermo?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Palermo in August when the water temperature reaches 27°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Sicily (Palermo) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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