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Sicily travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Sicily with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Sicily.
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Sicily travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Sicily with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Sicily - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 3 hours |
| Time difference | UK +1 hour |
| Language(s) | Italian |
| Currency | Euro |
| Electricity | C + F + L plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Sicily weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum daytime temperature °F |  55 |
55 |
 59 |
 64 |
70 |
 77 |
 82 |
82 |
 79 |
 72 |
64 |
57 |
| Hours of sunshine (daily) | ||||||||||||
| Days with some rainfall |  11 |
10 |
10 |
 9 |
 5 |
 3 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
12 |
| Sea temperature °F |  59 |
57 |
57 |
59 |
 64 |
 72 |
 79 |
81 |
 77 |
73 |
 68 |
 63 |
The Sicily weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Palermo.
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Sicily travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Sicily from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Sicily - UK FCDO
- Safe travel advisories for Sicily - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Sicily - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Sicily.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Sicily travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Sicily with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Sicily - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Sicily - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Sicily - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Sicily, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sicily travel features
Do you want to learn more about Sicily? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Sicily.
Sicily FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Sicily including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
What is the flight time to Sicily from the UK?
The flight time to Sicily from the UK is typically 3 hours.
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What is the time difference between Sicily and the UK?
The time difference between Sicily and the UK is UK time+1 hour.
What is the main language spoken in Sicily?
The main language spoken in Sicily is Italian.
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What is the currency in Sicily?
The currency in Sicily is the Euro (EUR).
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Which plugs are used in Sicily?
Sicily uses electrical plug type C + F + L (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Sicily?
They drive on the right side of the road in Sicily.
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