Catania · SummerMonth summary
Catania weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
7% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Catania in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Catania. June remains slightly better (+1.1 pts).
By trip type
Catania in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Water at 29°C and lively beaches — August is peak swimming season in Catania In the height of summer, Catania sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Catania averages 32°C, 7% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Catania in August
Is August a good time to visit Catania?
August is an excellent time to visit Catania (score 8.4/10). With 32°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 7% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Catania in August?
Temperatures reach 32°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.6h/day.
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