Palermo · SummerMonth summary
Palermo weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palermo in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.3h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Palermo in August: 30°C and 12.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Palermo 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 28°C and lively beaches — August is peak swimming season in Palermo In the height of summer, Palermo sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 | 9°C | 14°C | 38% | 2.8 | 8.5h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 9°C | 15°C | 30% | 2.7 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 16°C | 38% | 2.9 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 19°C | 25% | 1.5 | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 22°C | 27% | 2.0 | 12.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 27°C | 12% | 0.8 | 13.7h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.3 | 13.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 15% | 0.9 | 12.3h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 27°C | 34% | 2.0 | 11.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 24°C | 34% | 2.8 | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 14°C | 20°C | 44% | 3.7 | 8.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 11°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.8 | 8.1h | 6.7/10 |
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, Palermo averages 30°C, 15% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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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 : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palermo in August
Is August a good time to visit Palermo?
August is an excellent time to visit Palermo (score 8.7/10). With 30°C, 12.3h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Palermo in August?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.3h/day.
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