Catania Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Catania has a Mediterranean climate, with warm and sometimes hot summer months and a cool but mild winter period. In winter average daily temperatures are above [] and there may be some precipitation during this period. Summer months tend to be very dry.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Catania can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 15°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 7°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Catania experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 607 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives moderate rainfall, averaging 81 mm of precipitation, recorded across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 8.8 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Catania Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Catania. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.5 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 15°C in January to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Catania.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Catania in Italy
During the months of April, May, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 81 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 315 hours of sunshine.
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