The climate in Palermo during October can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Palermo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
| Average temperature | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.4°C 72.4°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 2nd 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Palermo in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |