Catania weather in October (Sicily, Italy)

Planning a trip to Catania in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Catania the weather in October is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.

Catania in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 186 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Catania climate page with graphs.

 

Catania, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 186 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Italy in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Catania in October?

For visitors traveling to Catania, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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