Climate of Palermo, Italy
Area-weighted average across Palermo. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Palermo, a subdivision of Italy, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 8.4°C / 47.1°F in January to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in August, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in to 75 mm / 3 in depending on the season (525 mm / 20.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4°C47.1°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| February | 8.4°C47.1°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| March | 9.6°C49.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| April | 11.8°C53.2°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| May | 16.2°C61.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20.4°C68.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.3°C73.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 21°C69.8°F | 42 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17°C62.6°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| November | 12.7°C54.9°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 9.7°C49.5°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Palermo?
The best months to visit Palermo, Italy for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 23.8°C / 74.8°F, and the driest is July with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Palermo?
Palermo, Italy has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 8.4°C / 47.1°F in January to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 525 mm / 20.7 in, with the wettest month being December (75 mm / 3 in) and the driest July (5 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Palermo?
The hottest month in Palermo is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Palermo?
The coldest month in Palermo is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 8.4°C / 47.1°F.
When does it rain most in Palermo?
The wettest month in Palermo is December, averaging about 75 mm / 3 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 5 mm / 0.2 in.