Climate in Palermo — Annual Weather Overview
Palermo has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is August (average high 31.2°C) and the coolest is January (14.5°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 16.7°C swing between August highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 758mm. November is the wettest month at 133.7mm, while July averages just 9.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 10.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 18.8°C, 223mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 29.8°C, 58mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 24.1°C, 270mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 15.5°C, 207mm rain.
Palermo — Monthly Temperatures
Palermo — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Palermo stays reasonable all year.
Palermo weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5°C | 8.9°C | 71.8mm | 8.0h | 11 | 10/10 |
| February | 15.3°C | 8.7°C | 44.9mm | 9.5h | 5 | 10/10 |
| March | 15.6°C | 9.2°C | 111.3mm | 9.6h | 12 | 9/10 |
| April | 18.1°C | 11.4°C | 54.3mm | 10.3h | 9 | 10/10 |
| May | 22.7°C | 15.3°C | 57.5mm | 11.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| June | 27.2°C | 19.8°C | 30.5mm | 13.1h | 4 | 10/10 |
| July | 30.9°C | 23.0°C | 9.8mm | 13.8h | 2 | 10/10 |
| August | 31.2°C | 23.2°C | 17.6mm | 12.7h | 2 | 10/10 |
| September | 28.1°C | 21.3°C | 62.1mm | 11.2h | 9 | 10/10 |
| October | 23.9°C | 17.3°C | 73.8mm | 9.3h | 10 | 10/10 |
| November | 20.2°C | 14.1°C | 133.7mm | 8.0h | 14 | 9/10 |
| December | 16.7°C | 11.0°C | 90.7mm | 7.3h | 10 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Palermo have?
Palermo has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 14.5°C in January to 31.2°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Palermo?
August is the hottest month in Palermo, with average highs of 31.2°C and lows of 23.2°C.
What is the coldest month in Palermo?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 14.5°C and lows of 8.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Palermo?
November is the wettest month, averaging 133.7mm of rainfall over around 14 rainy days.
How much rain does Palermo get per year?
Palermo receives around 758mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (9.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Palermo?
The best time to visit Palermo is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.