When is the best time to go to Palermo

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Palermo 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

Palermo January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 83mm 4.8hrs 10.8hrs 15°C

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Palermo during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Palermo and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Palermo with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Palermo February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 67mm 5.5hrs 11.7hrs 14°C

February in Palermo is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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

February is in the winter in Palermo and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (56°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Palermo with around 67mm 2.6 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Palermo March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 57mm 6.5hrs 12.8hrs 14°C

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

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

March is in the spring in Palermo and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Palermo with around 57mm 2.2 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Palermo April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 47mm 7.6hrs 14.1hrs 16°C

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

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 Palermo.

April is in the spring in Palermo and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Palermo with around 47mm 1.8 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Palermo May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 22mm 9.3hrs 15.1hrs 18°C

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

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

May is in the spring in Palermo and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Palermo with around 22mm 0.9 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Palermo June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 11mm 10.6hrs 10.8hrs 22°C

Warm and dry weather often prevails in Palermo during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Palermo and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Palermo 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Palermo July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 5mm 11.7hrs 11.7hrs 25°C

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

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

July is in the summer in Palermo and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Palermo August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 17mm 10.7hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

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

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

August is in the summer in Palermo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 17mm 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 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Palermo weather in August »

September

Palermo September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 37mm 8.9hrs 14.1hrs 25°C

Palermo's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Palermo and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 37mm 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Palermo October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
20°C 84mm 7.2hrs 15.1hrs 22°C

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

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 Palermo.

October is in the fall / autumn in Palermo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 84mm 3.3 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Palermo November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 82mm 5.8hrs 10.8hrs 19°C

The climate in Palermo during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Palermo 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 Palermo with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Palermo December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 88mm 4.6hrs 11.7hrs 17°C

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

December is in the winter in Palermo and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Palermo weather in December »

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Palermo weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.4°C 83.1°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 11.7hrs
Coldest month: January 13°C 55.4°F
Wettest month: December 88mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 26.5°C 79.7°F
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