When to go
The Best Time to Visit Palermo
Month-by-month climate data for Palermo, Italy — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Palermo— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
April–June, September–October. Warm Mediterranean light without summer heat; July–August can be uncomfortably hot.
Warmest in Palermo: Jul (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (15°C / 59°F) · Wettest: Nov (~14 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Palermo climate, month by month
January
15° / 9°C
~11 rain days
Good
February
16° / 9°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
March
16° / 10°C
~12 rain days
Good
April
18° / 12°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
May
23° / 15°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
June
27° / 20°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
July
31° / 23°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
August
31° / 24°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
September
28° / 21°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
October
24° / 17°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
November
20° / 14°C
~14 rain days
Good
December
16° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Good
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