The month in detail
What to expect in November
Autumn in Sicily is often underrated: 17°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
November ranks 7 out of 12 months in Sicily. Compared to October: −5°C daytime, −1.0h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in November
UV index
3 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
9°
Daylight
9.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is November the right month?
The best month in Sicily is June (9.0/10), 1.8 pt higher than November.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Sicily
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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 ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 34°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 25%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in November
If November doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Sicily ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.0 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
37.60°N · 14.02°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sicily?
June is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 9.4h of sunshine and 10.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Sicily get in June?
Sicily averages 9.4 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Sicily?
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 Sicily in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Sicily good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Sicily scores 4.2/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.6/10.
When should you avoid Sicily?
January is the most difficult month to visit Sicily, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Sicily in November?
The average UV index reaches 3 in November in Sicily (moderate), with about 9.9h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.