Palermo Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Palermo is blessed with a mild climate throughout the year. During summer the temperature rises above 28°C (82°F), 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.
Monthly Temperature in Palermo
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.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Palermo
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
Sunshine Hours in Palermo
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
Water Temperature in Palermo
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
Humidity in Palermo by Month
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
Palermo 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
