Palermo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Palermo, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in February.

Nighttime temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 9°C (48°F) in February.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Palermo receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 615 mm (24 in). The seasons in Palermo bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 5.2 mm (0.2 in) 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C (57°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August.

Water temperature over the year

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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year