Palermo, ItalyQuick decision
When to visit Palermo?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–81°F in June
🌧 Least rain
12% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (38%)
📅 Best score
9.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Street Food & MarketsYear-round — arancini, panelle, Ballarò and Vucciria.
Norman CathedralsYear-round — cathedral, Palatine Chapel and Monreale.
Beaches & MondelloJune–September — Mondello, Cefalù and Riserva dello Zingaro.
Opera dei PupiYear-round — Sicilian puppet theatre, UNESCO.
Monthly climate data
Palermo weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 48°F | 57°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 48°F | 59°F | 30% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 50°F | 61°F | 38% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 66°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 72°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 81°F | 12% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 86°F | 7% | 0.0in | 13.4h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ August | 73°F | 86°F | 15% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 70°F | 81°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 63°F | 75°F | 34% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 57°F | 68°F | 44% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 52°F | 61°F | 36% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 6.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 19°F, 30% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 29°F, 11% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 9.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 24°F, 37% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 15°F, 35% rainy days, 8.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
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Tip : February, March offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 12% rainy days and 27°F.
January is the wettest month with 38% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 27°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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