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Palermo Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 9°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Palermo ranges from 14°C in January to 26°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

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:
  • Does Palermo have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Palermo?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Palermo?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Palermo?
    December tops the wettest month list with 79 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Palermo?
    July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Palermo?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 350 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Palermo

    Mon   Dec 09
    14°C | 12°C
    SW 29 km/h
    15 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Tue   Dec 10
    15°C | 12°C
    SW 25 km/h
    5.5 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Wed   Dec 11
    16°C | 12°C
    SW 18 km/h
    1.4 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain