Catania, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Catania?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–29°C in June
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (22%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Mount Etna excursionApr–Oct — summit of Europe's largest active volcano, 3,357 m.
Fish market & street foodYear-round — historic fish market, arancini, granita.
Sicilian BaroqueYear-round — Piazza del Duomo, Via Etnea, Benedictine Monastery.
Volcanic beachesJun–Sep — San Giovanni Li Cuti, Aci Trezza, black rocks.
Monthly climate data
Catania weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 15°C | 22% | 1.8 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 16°C | 25% | 2.3 | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 17°C | 29% | 2.0 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 20°C | 19% | 1.0 | 12.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 24°C | 18% | 1.4 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 21°C | 29°C | 7% | 0.6 | 14.0h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 33°C | 3% | 0.2 | 14.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 24°C | 32°C | 7% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 29°C | 24% | 1.3 | 11.6h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 24°C | 26% | 3.3 | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 14°C | 20°C | 31% | 3.0 | 9.1h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ December | 10°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.5 | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 20°C, 22% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 31°C, 6% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°C, 27% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 16°C, 23% rainy days, 9.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 7% rainy days and 29°C.
January is the wettest month with 22% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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