Palermo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Palermo is blessed with a mild climate throughout the year. During summer the temperature rises above 28°C, but you will always experience a gentle breeze. Palermo has mild winters with more rainfall than during summer. The best travel time for Palermo is April through June, September and October. Best not to go in July and August since it will be busy and warm.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Palermo, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in August to a moderate 15°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Palermo receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 615 mm. The seasons in Palermo, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 79 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 5.2 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Palermo 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
In Palermo, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.0 hours per average day. 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 January to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Palermo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 73%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. 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 Palermo in Italy
During the months of 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 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 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.
