Pantelleria Weather in August 2026: what to expect (6.6/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in August

Summer in Pantelleria brings pleasant temperatures (26.0°C) and long sunny days (10.9h of sunshine). Rain is virtually absent (5.0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.

August ranks 8 out of 12 months in Pantelleria. Compared to July: 5 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in August

UV index

8 · high

sunscreen and hat advised

Feels like

muggy at times

22°

Sea

26°C

pleasant for swimming

Daylight

13.4h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 38

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Is August the right month?

The best month in Pantelleria is June (8.9/10), 2.3 pts higher than August.

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Context

Our verdict

Pantelleria, Italian volcanic island between Sicily and Tunisia : 7700 inhabitants over 83 km², closer to Tunisia (60 km) than to Sicily (110 km), considered Italy's most secret island . Nicknamed "the island of water and wind" in Arabic (" bint al-rayh " = daughter of the wind).

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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 trend ⓘ+0.79°C/decade

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 26°C

❄️Coolest monthFebruary · 14°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 37%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Pantelleria ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Italy

Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.9 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

36.84°N · 11.96°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Pantelleria?

June is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 10.6h of sunshine and 4.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Pantelleria get in June?

Pantelleria averages 10.6 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.

What is the rainiest month in Pantelleria?

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 Pantelleria in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.

Is Pantelleria good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Pantelleria scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.5/10.

When should you avoid Pantelleria?

January is the most difficult month to visit Pantelleria, 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 Pantelleria in August?

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

Do you need sun protection in Pantelleria in August?

The average UV index reaches 8 in August in Pantelleria (high), with about 13.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.