Syracuse Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Syracuse, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in August to a moderate 15°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 11°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Syracuse receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 557 mm. The seasons in Syracuse, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 83 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 10 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.5 mm 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 over the year
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
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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During the months of May, June, 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of May, June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 29°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 83 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 5 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 315 hours of sunshine.
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