The climate in Palermo during October can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Palermo and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.9°C 69.6°F |
| Average temperature | 26.2°C 79.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 194 mm 7.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 26°C 78.9°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 8.3kph 5 mph |
On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Palermo with around 194mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 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: | September | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 24mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | November | 29.8°C 85.6°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 214mm 8.4ins |