Weather in August in Sicily
Planning a getaway to Sicily this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sicily, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Palermo usually sees around 322 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Sicily's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sicily climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Italy, check out our Sicily's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Sicily?
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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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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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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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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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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