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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Catania, 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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Catania weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Catania 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

Catania January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 80mm 4.7hrs 10.9hrs 16°C

January is a a little damp month in Catania and the temperature is generally cool.

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

January is in the winter in Catania and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Catania with around 80mm 3.1 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 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Catania February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 60mm 5.5hrs 11.7hrs 15°C

February in Catania is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Catania and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Catania with around 60mm 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in February »

March

Catania March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 53mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs 15°C

The weather in March in Catania is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Catania and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Catania with around 53mm 2.1 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in March »

April

Catania April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 40mm 7.5hrs 14hrs 16°C

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

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 Catania.

April is in the spring in Catania and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Catania with around 40mm 1.6 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in April »

May

Catania May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 27mm 8.9hrs 15.1hrs 19°C

May is a dry month in Catania and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Catania and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Catania with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in May »

June

Catania June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 11mm 10.3hrs 10.9hrs 22°C

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

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

June is in the summer in Catania and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Catania with around 11mm 0.4 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in June »

July

Catania July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 10mm 11.4hrs 11.7hrs 26°C

July in Catania is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Catania and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Catania with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Catania weather in July »

August

Catania August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 18mm 10.5hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Catania and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Catania with around 18mm 0.7 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in August »

September

Catania September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 44mm 8.7hrs 14hrs 25°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Catania and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Catania with around 44mm 1.7 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in September »

October

Catania October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 99mm 7.1hrs 15.1hrs 23°C

October is a a little damp month in Catania and the temperature is generally mild.

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 Catania.

October is in the fall / autumn in Catania and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Catania with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in October »

November

Catania November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 68mm 5.7hrs 10.9hrs 20°C

November is a reasonably dry month in Catania and the temperature is generally mild.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Catania and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Catania with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in November »

December

Catania December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 86mm 4.6hrs 11.7hrs 17°C

December in Catania 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 Catania for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Catania and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Catania with around 86mm 3.4 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Catania weather in December »

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Catania weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.3°C 84.7°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11.4hrs
Coldest month: January 12.4°C 54.3°F
Wettest month: October 99mm 3.9ins
Warmest sea: August 26.8°C 80.2°F
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