Palermo · AutumnMonth summary
Palermo weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
34% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palermo in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 24°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.7/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Palermo in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (24°C) — crowds still moderate Autumn in Palermo is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. 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 October, Palermo averages 24°C, 34% rainy days and 9.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -22%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palermo in October
Is October a good time to visit Palermo?
October is an excellent time to visit Palermo (score 7.7/10). With 24°C, 9.9h of sunshine and 34% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Palermo in October?
With 24°C max and 9.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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