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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.3°C | 8.8°C | 83 mm | 11 | 8.0 h | 17.7 km/h | 16.3°C |
| Feb | 15°C | 8.8°C | 85.7 mm | 10 | 8.8 h | 17.3 km/h | 15°C |
| Mar | 16.1°C | 9.7°C | 97.5 mm | 13 | 9.9 h | 16.7 km/h | 15.2°C |
| Apr | 18.7°C | 11.9°C | 42.9 mm | 8 | 10.8 h | 15 km/h | 16.2°C |
| May | 22.2°C | 15.1°C | 52.5 mm | 8 | 12.3 h | 13.5 km/h | 19°C |
| Jun | 27.1°C | 19.8°C | 19.8 mm | 4 | 13.3 h | 12.7 km/h | 23.4°C |
| Jul | 30.3°C | 22.7°C | 9.2 mm | 2 | 13.8 h | 12.9 km/h | 27.2°C |
| Aug | 30.3°C | 23.1°C | 25 mm | 4 | 12.6 h | 12.7 km/h | 27.2°C |
| Sep | 27.4°C | 21°C | 63.3 mm | 9 | 11.1 h | 13.5 km/h | 25.7°C |
| Oct | 23.6°C | 17.4°C | 88.8 mm | 11 | 9.5 h | 13.6 km/h | 24.4°C |
| Nov | 19.6°C | 13.9°C | 106.9 mm | 12 | 8.1 h | 15.4 km/h | 21.1°C |
| Dec | 16.1°C | 10.7°C | 73.4 mm | 11 | 7.8 h | 16.3 km/h | 17.9°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Palermo
Palermo (Italy) has a subtropical climate with an annual average of around 19 °C. Daytime highs average 22 °C, while nights cool to about 15 °C. The destination sees roughly 748 mm of rainfall per year and 10.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 30.3 °C in July with only 2 rainy days. The sunniest month is July with 13.8 hours of daily sun; the driest is July at just 2 rain days.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in March (13 rainy days), driest month is July (2).
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Frequently asked questions about Palermo
When is the best time to visit Palermo?
The best time to visit Palermo: May, June, September and October – best in June (avg. 23.5 °C, 4 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Palermo?
The warmest month is July with an average of 26.5 °C and daytime highs around 30.3 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 11.6 °C and night-time lows around 8.8 °C.
How many rainy days does Palermo have?
March has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is July with 2 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Palermo?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 27.2 °C and coolest in February at 15.0 °C.