Messina Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Messina experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to mild weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Messina is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Messina receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 852 mm annually. The climate in Messina shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 117 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 13 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Messina 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Messina serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Messina.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. 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 Messina in Italy
During the months of May, June and October 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 332 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
