Sicily · AutumnMonth summary
Sicily weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
54°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sicily in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°F.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: Sicily in October: 72°F and 9.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Sicily in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn in Sicily is often underrated: 22°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 36°F | 54°F | 27% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ February | 37°F | 55°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ March | 39°F | 59°F | 29% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 43°F | 64°F | 22% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 50°F | 73°F | 24% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 61°F | 86°F | 13% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 64°F | 93°F | 3% | 0.0in | 13.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 64°F | 91°F | 11% | 0.0in | 12.2h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 61°F | 82°F | 23% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 72°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 46°F | 63°F | 36% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 39°F | 55°F | 25% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 6.2/10 |
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 October, Sicily averages 72°F, 29% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
October vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +8°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -16%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sicily in October
Is October a good time to visit Sicily?
October is an excellent time to visit Sicily (score 7.6/10). With 72°F, 9.8h of sunshine and 29% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Sicily in October?
With 72°F max and 9.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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