Palermo · SummerMonth summary
Palermo weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palermo in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.3h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Palermo. June remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Palermo in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Palermo sees high temperatures (30°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 August, Palermo averages 86°F, 15% rainy days and 12.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palermo in August
Is August a good time to visit Palermo?
August is an excellent time to visit Palermo (score 8.7/10). With 86°F, 12.3h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Palermo in August?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.3h/day.
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