Sicily, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Sicily?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–30°C in June
🌧 Least rain
13% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (27%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
ArchaeologyApril–May or October — Agrigento, Selinunte, Segesta without 38°C heat.
BeachJuly–August — Scala dei Turchi, San Vito Lo Capo, crystal-clear waters.
Food & DiningYear-round — arancini, cannoli. October: olive harvest.
FamilyJune or September — warm sea, bearable heat.
BudgetNovember or March — off-season, sites without queues.
Monthly climate data
Sicily weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 2°C | 12°C | 27% | 1.4 | 8.4h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 3°C | 13°C | 27% | 2.3 | 9.4h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 15°C | 29% | 1.7 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 6°C | 18°C | 22% | 1.2 | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 23°C | 24% | 1.9 | 12.4h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 16°C | 30°C | 13% | 0.7 | 13.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 34°C | 3% | 0.1 | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 18°C | 33°C | 11% | 0.6 | 12.2h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 16°C | 28°C | 23% | 1.4 | 11.2h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 22°C | 29% | 2.4 | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 17°C | 36% | 3.0 | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 4°C | 13°C | 25% | 1.5 | 8.1h | 6.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°C, 25% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°C, 9% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°C, 29% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 13°C, 26% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 13% rainy days and 30°C.
January is the wettest month with 27% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 6.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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