Erice Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Erice, Sicily, Italy is 23°C (73°F), with daytime highs ranging from 16°C (61°F) in February to 31°C (88°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Erice compares to cities worldwide.
Erice Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Erice enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 24°C (75°F) in August to 10°C (50°F) in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Erice by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 317 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Erice vs Italy
The map below shows the annual temperature across Italy. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Erice vs World: Temperature Compared
Erice's average annual maximum temperature is 23°C (73°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year — mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Erice?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Erice, February is the coolest month, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 74% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels — they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.
Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Erice this rarely lasts long on the ground.
For more on Erice's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Erice climate page.
