Sicily weather in October
Planning a journey to Sicily this October 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 October?
Sicily is a region in Italy. October in Sicily generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Puntalazzo at 21°C and warm in Buseto Superiore at 26°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Buseto Superiore and 15°C in Puntalazzo.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lampedusa with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in Trappitello with 149 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 202 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 October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Sicily?
Average weather in Palermo
In October Palermo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Syracuse
In October Syracuse generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Catania
In October Catania generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Trapani
In October Trapani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Taormina
In October Taormina generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Sicily?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Sicily. Typically, the climate in Palermo is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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 months of January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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