The month in detail
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Sicily sees high temperatures (91°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
August ranks 3 out of 12 months in Sicily. Compared to July: −2°F daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, −1.2h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Daylight
13.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Sicily is June (9.0/10), 0.7 pt higher than August.
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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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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 trip.
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 · 93°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 54°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 25%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in August
If August 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 86°F highs, 61°F 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 61°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
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 August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in Sicily (high), with about 13.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.