Palermo, Italy experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records.
Palermo, Italy Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Palermo, Italy. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.6/10
Best: May, June, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 22°C / 16°C
Feels Like 23°C / 16°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 53 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 75%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Snow Days 1 days
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Avg Low24°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
9°C
January
Avg High15°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
1days
July
Avg High31°C
Avg Low24°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
January (Gusts 42)
Sea Temperature
15°C – 28°C
Warmest water: August (
27.7°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July, August due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:44
Daylight 14.8h
Sunset 20:32
Live conditions—
Palermo on the map · live conditions
Palermo, Italy
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- City
- Palermo
- Population
- 648.3K
- Elevation
- 14 m
- Coordinates
- 38.12°, 13.36°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 3 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 15°C / 9°C . Feb: 15°C / 10°C . Mar: 17°C / 11°C . Apr: 20°C / 12°C . May: 23°C / 16°C . Jun: 28°C / 21°C . Jul: 31°C / 24°C . Aug: 31°C / 24°C . Sep: 28°C / 22°C . Oct: 24°C / 18°C . Nov: 20°C / 14°C . Dec: 16°C / 11°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 54 mm. Feb: 59 mm. Mar: 71 mm. Apr: 46 mm. May: 68 mm. Jun: 26 mm. Jul: 4 mm. Aug: 29 mm. Sep: 56 mm. Oct: 79 mm. Nov: 84 mm. Dec: 55 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 77%. Apr: 74%. May: 74%. Jun: 70%. Jul: 65%. Aug: 67%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 77%. Nov: 80%. Dec: 80%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 16 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 16°C . Feb: 15°C . Mar: 16°C . Apr: 17°C . May: 19°C . Jun: 24°C . Jul: 28°C . Aug: 28°C . Sep: 26°C . Oct: 24°C . Nov: 21°C . Dec: 18°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 0 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.8°C (1.4°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 10 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 10°C | Jan · 9°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 86 mm | Nov · 84 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 15 km/h | Jan · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Good March
Good April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C / 9°C | 12°C / 7°C | 10days (54 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 79% Humid | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 15°C / 10°C | 14°C / 8°C | 8days (59 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 78% Humid | 4.1 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March | 17°C / 11°C | 16°C / 9°C | 11days (71 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.5 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 20°C / 12°C | 20°C / 12°C | 8days (46 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.7 High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 23°C / 16°C | 25°C / 16°C | 8days (68 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 21°C | 32°C / 23°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 13.3h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 24°C | 35°C / 27°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 24°C | 35°C / 28°C | 5days (29 mm) Good | 12.3h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 22°C | 30°C / 24°C | 8days (56 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 18°C | 25°C / 19°C | 10days (79 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 77% Humid | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 20°C / 14°C | 19°C / 14°C | 12days (84 mm) Wet | 7.8h Good | 80% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 16°C / 11°C | 15°C / 10°C | 10days (55 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 80% Humid | 2.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Palermo are May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Palermo, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Palermo is July, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Palermo is January, with average overnight lows of 9°C (49°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Palermo is November, averaging 84mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Palermo runs through November, March, January, October, with the heaviest rainfall in November. Based on 10-year averages for Palermo.
Palermo receives approximately 124 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Palermo.
The least favorable months to visit Palermo are January, July, August, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Palermo is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Palermo is 75%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes — sea temperatures in June, July, August, September, October average 26°C (79°F), which is warm and comfortable for swimming and water activities.
Yes, Palermo receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 0 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Palermo are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Palermo averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 43%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Palermo is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Palermo has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Palermo ranges from 16°C (61°F) to 23°C (73°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Palermo. It earns a climate score of 8.5/10 with Excellent.
For June in Palermo, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 4 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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