Best Time to Visit Palermo, Palermo, Italy
Palermo is at its sunniest and driest in April–August.
The best time to visit Palermo for sunny, dry weather is April–August — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 12.2°C / 54°F in January to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in August, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (July) to 70 mm / 2.8 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Palermo, Palermo, Italy's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Palermo's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 15.2°C59.4°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.7°C72.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.6°C78.1°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 26.3°C79.3°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Palermo?
The best time to visit Palermo for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 26.3°C / 79.3°F, and the driest is July with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Palermo's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Palermo?
The rainy season at Palermo, Palermo runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 41 mm / 1.6 in. The wettest single month is October (70 mm / 2.8 in).
What is the driest month in Palermo?
The driest month in Palermo is July, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Palermo?
The least comfortable months for travel to Palermo — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 70 mm / 2.8 in in October, and the coldest month averages 12.2°C / 54°F.
Is Palermo climate different from Italy overall?
Yes, usually. Our Palermo figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Italy figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Palermo specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.