Sicily weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Sicily this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sicily in August?
Sicily is a region in Italy. August in Sicily generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate. During August, summer is in full swing.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Marettimo at 28°C to very warm in Alcamo at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Alcamo and 25°C in Marettimo. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Sicily. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 2.1 mm to moderate rainfall in Passopisciaro with 41 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 322 hours of sunshine in Palermo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sicily in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sicily climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Sicily?
Average weather in Palermo
In August Palermo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Syracuse
In August Syracuse generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Catania
In August Catania generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Trapani
In August Trapani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Taormina
In August Taormina generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Sicily?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Sicily with overall perfect weather in Palermo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Palermo. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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