Weather in February in Sicily
Planning a journey to Sicily this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Sicily in February?
Sicily is a region in Italy. February in Sicily generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Randazzo at 12°C to moderate in Lampedusa at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Lampedusa and 4°C in Randazzo. Even if February is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Sicily that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 48 mm to high rainfall in Torre Faro with 120 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 146 hours of sunlight expected in Palermo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at February's conditions in Sicily, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Sicily's yearly weather, check out our Sicily climate page.
Where to go in Sicily in February
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Sicily?
Palermo
In February Palermo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Syracuse
In February Syracuse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Catania
In February Catania generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Trapani
In February Trapani generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Taormina
In February Taormina generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Sicily?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Sicily due to the typically tolerable weather in Palermo.
On average, the best time to visit Sicily is in May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Palermo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be tolerable.
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