Palermo Weather in September 2026: what to expect (8.2/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in September

Autumn in Palermo is often underrated: 27.0°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 34.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.1/10) remains theoretically better.

September ranks 2 out of 12 months in Palermo. Compared to August: −3°C daytime, 19 pts more rainy days, −1.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in September

UV index

6 · high

sunscreen and hat advised

Feels like

muggy at times

19°

Sea

26°C

pleasant for swimming

Daylight

12.2h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 32

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Is September the right month?

The best month in Palermo is June (9.1/10), 0.9 pt higher than September.

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Context

Our verdict

Palermo, capital of Sicily : 670,000 inhabitants on the north-west coast of the island. Cosmopolitan city with a heavy history (Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs 831-1072, Normans 1072-1194, Spaniards 1282-1860, Italians since 1860).

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trendData unavailable

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 30°C

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 14°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 44%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Palermo ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Italy

Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.1 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

38.12°N · 13.36°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Palermo?

June is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 9.5h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Palermo get in June?

Palermo averages 9.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.

What is the rainiest month in Palermo?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Palermo in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.

Is Palermo good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Palermo scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.8/10.

When should you avoid Palermo?

January is the most difficult month to visit Palermo, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Can you swim in Palermo in September?

In September, the sea averages 26°C in Palermo: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.

Do you need sun protection in Palermo in September?

The average UV index reaches 6 in September in Palermo (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.