Syracuse Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
With a Mediterranean sea climate Siracusa knows soft winters with some occasional rain. Summers are warm with sometimes wind from the Sahara which can increase the temperature considerably. Temperatures can rise up to 40°C (104°F).
Monthly Temperature in Syracuse
In Syracuse, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in August to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in February.
Nighttime temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) in August to 11°C (52°F) in February.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Syracuse
On average, Syracuse receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 557 mm (22 in). The seasons in Syracuse bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.5 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse
In Syracuse, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per average day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Syracuse by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Syracuse.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 76%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 64%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Syracuse 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
