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, South Africa. 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
30°C 61mm 8.9hrs 14.1hrs

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

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.

January is in the summer in Messina and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest 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 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Messina February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 65mm 8.6hrs 13.6hrs

February in Messina is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the summer in Messina and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Messina with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 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 February »

March

Messina March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 42mm 8.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Messina is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

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.

March is in the fall / autumn in Messina and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Messina with around 42mm 1.6 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 March »

April

Messina April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 26mm 8.7hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Messina and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest 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 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in April »

May

Messina May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 12mm 9.3hrs 11.9hrs

May 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.

May is in the fall / autumn in Messina and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Messina with around 12mm 0.5 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in May »

June

Messina June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 4mm 9.1hrs 14.1hrs

The weather in June in Messina is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Messina and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Messina with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in June »

July

Messina July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 9.5hrs 13.6hrs

July in Messina is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

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

July is in the winter in Messina and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Messina with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in July »

August

Messina August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 2mm 9.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Messina is characteristically warm and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Messina and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Messina with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in August »

September

Messina September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 15mm 9.7hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Messina and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Messina with around 15mm 0.6 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in September »

October

Messina October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 33mm 9hrs 11.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Messina and the temperature is generally hot.

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.

October is in the spring in Messina and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Messina with around 33mm 1.3 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in October »

November

Messina November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 55mm 8.7hrs 14.1hrs

The weather in November in Messina is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

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.

November is in the spring in Messina and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Messina with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in November »

December

Messina December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 56mm 8.7hrs 13.6hrs

December in Messina is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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.

December is in the summer in Messina and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Messina with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Messina weather in December »

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Messina weather stats

Messina weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.7°C 90.9°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: July 24.5°C 76.1°F
Wettest month: February 65mm 2.6ins
Warmest sea: February 26.4°C 79.5°F
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