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ItalyThe climate of Sicily
The current climate in Sicily features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 21°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Sicily, Italy.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Sicily in recent years was 43°C in July 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in December 2019.
Rainfall amount
On average, Sicily receives 500 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate in Sicily is based on weather data from Palermo. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sicily to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Sicily?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Sicily is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Sicily. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Sicily
The climate table of Sicily shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 44 | 66 | 56 | 25 | 25 | 8,9 | 6,4 | 18 | 32 | 83 | 97 | 38 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Sicily, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Sicily
Yearly Temperature in Sicily
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Sicily, Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Sicily
Total Yearly Precipitation in Sicily
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Sicily, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Sicily
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Average weather in Sicily by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sicily. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.