When is the best time to go to Messina

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Messina, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Messina weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Messina are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Messina January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 117mm 4.2hrs 10.8hrs

The weather in January in Messina is characteristically mild and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Messina for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Messina and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Messina with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Messina February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 95mm 5hrs 11.7hrs

February in Messina is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Messina for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Messina and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Messina with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in February »

March

Messina March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 84mm 5.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Messina is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Messina.

March is in the spring in Messina and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Messina with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in March »

April

Messina April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 59mm 7.3hrs 14.1hrs

Messina's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Messina.

April is in the spring in Messina and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Messina with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in April »

May

Messina May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 39mm 8.8hrs 15.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Messina and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Messina, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Messina and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Messina with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in May »

June

Messina June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 16mm 10.4hrs 10.8hrs

June is a dry month in Messina and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Messina, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Messina and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Messina with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in June »

July

Messina July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 20mm 11.4hrs 11.7hrs

July in Messina is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Messina, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Messina and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Messina with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in July »

August

Messina August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 26mm 10.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Messina is characteristically hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Messina, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Messina and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Messina with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in August »

September

Messina September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 61mm 8.6hrs 14.1hrs

Messina's weather in September is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Messina.

September is in the fall / autumn in Messina and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Messina with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in September »

October

Messina October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 110mm 6.7hrs 15.2hrs

October is a damp month in Messina and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Messina.

October is in the fall / autumn in Messina and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Messina with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in October »

November

Messina November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 106mm 5.2hrs 10.8hrs

November in Messina is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Messina for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Messina and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Messina with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in November »

December

Messina December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 119mm 4.1hrs 11.7hrs

December in Messina is generally damp with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Messina for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Messina and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Messina with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in December »

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Messina weather stats

Messina weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.3°C 84.7°F
Driest month: June 16mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11.4hrs
Coldest month: January 13.7°C 56.7°F
Wettest month: December 119mm 4.7ins
Warmest sea: August 26.7°C 80.1°F
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