Italy · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Palermo are May, June and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Palermo sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 29°C, and its coolest in January (around 14°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 699mm — November is typically the wettest month (~100mm) and July the driest (~5mm).
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 10°C | 89mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 14° / 9°C | 68mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 16° / 10°C | 65mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 18° / 12°C | 56mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 16°C | 27mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 26° / 20°C | 12mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 29° / 23°C | 5mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 29° / 24°C | 17mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 26° / 21°C | 70mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 23° / 18°C | 89mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 18° / 14°C | 100mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 15° / 11°C | 99mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Palermo is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
February in Palermo is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (49°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Palermo is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (51°F). Expect roughly 65mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
April in Palermo is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 56mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Palermo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Palermo is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (67°F). Expect roughly 12mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Palermo is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 5mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Palermo is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (74°F). Expect roughly 17mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Palermo is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 70mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Palermo is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
November in Palermo is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 100mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
December in Palermo is mild, with average daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 99mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings