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Palermo weather in August (Sicily, Italy)

What kind of weather does August bring to Palermo? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Palermo is usually perfect in August, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 31°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 24°C. Expect high temperatures this month, marking it as the warmest of the year. Prepare with lightweight clothing and plenty of sunscreen to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Palermo in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 322 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Palermo. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palermo, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
SunshineSunshine 322 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Italy in August

Find out more about the weather in Italy and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 26°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.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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