Palermo weather and climate
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Overview
Palermo weather and climate
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Overview
Day
24 °C
Night
18 °C
Sea
22 °C
Precipitation
71 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
7 hours
average
Humidity
74 %
Day
24 °C
Night
18 °C
Sea
22 °C
Precipitation
71 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
7 hours
average
Humidity
74 %
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Weather overview for Palermo
Weather overview
Palermo (Italy) is a place with a hot climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 15 °C (58 °F) in February to 29 °C (85 °F) in August. The highest sea temperatures in Palermo are in August with 27 °C (80 °F) and the lowest in February with 14 °C (58 °F). Temperatures during the night go from 9 °C (48 °F) in February to 22 °C (72 °F) in August. The least rainy month in Palermo is July with its 1 day of rain, the rainiest month is December, when it rains 11 days.
January weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 15 °C (59 °F) in Palermo, and the descent of the day temperature can be observed too. The rainfall amount starts to descent, its value is 67 mm (2.65 in), and the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed as well in January. The night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 9 °C (49 °F).
February weather
The day temperature reaches its minimum in Palermo, and the sea temperature reaches its minimum as well, its value is 14 °C (58 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, its value is 57 mm (2.24 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, with its value being 5 hours. The minimum of the night temperature can be noticed, its value is 9 °C (48 °F).
March weather
The day temperature starts to rise, with its value being 16 °C (61 °F) in Palermo, and the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed as well, the value of this measure is 10 °C (49 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, its value is 47 mm (1.84 in), while the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, with its value of 8 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, with its value being 6 hours.
April weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 19 °C (65 °F) in Palermo, while the sea temperature starts to rise, with its value being 15 °C (60 °F). The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 7 days, and the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed as well, its value is 41 mm (1.61 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 12 °C (53 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 7 hours.
May weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F) in Palermo, and the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value being 18 °C (65 °F). The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, the value of this measure is 21 mm (0.81 in), and the number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month as well. The dry season is at its beginning in May. The rise of the night temperature can be observed, its value is 15 °C (59 °F).
June weather
The tourist season is about to start in Palermo. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 26 °C (80 °F), and the rise of the sea temperature can be observed too, its value is 22 °C (72 °F). The rainfall amount continues to descent, the value of this measure is 9 mm (0.35 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 10 hours. The night temperature continues to rise, the value of this measure is 19 °C (66 °F).
July weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 29 °C (85 °F) in Palermo, and the sea temperature continues to rise too, the value of this measure is 26 °C (78 °F). The tourist season is taking place. The number of rainy days reaches its minimum, its value is 1 day, and the minimum of the rainfall amount is observable as well, with its value being 3 mm (0.13 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable.
August weather
The maximum of the day temperature can be noticed in Palermo, and the maximum of the sea temperature is observable as well, with its value being 27 °C (80 °F). The tourist season is close to its peak this month. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 2 days, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed as well, the value of this measure is 15 mm (0.58 in). The night temperature reaches its maximum in August.
September weather
There is pending tourist season in Palermo. The day temperature starts to descent, its value is 27 °C (80 °F), and the sea temperature descent's start could be observed as well, with its value being 25 °C (77 °F). The rainfall amount continues to rise, the value of this measure is 52 mm (2.07 in), and the rise of the number of rainy days can be observed as well, the value of this measure is 6 days. The beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed, its value is 20 °C (69 °F).
October weather
The sea temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 22 °C (72 °F) in Palermo, and the descent of the day temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 24 °C (74 °F). The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 8 days, and the rainfall amount continues to rise as well, with its value of 71 mm (2.79 in). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 18 °C (64 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 7 hours.
November weather
The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 19 °C (67 °F) in Palermo, and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed as well, its value is 19 °C (67 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value being 11 days. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 5 hours. The descent of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being 14 °C (57 °F).
December weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value of 16 °C (61 °F) in Palermo, and the sea temperature continues to descent as well, with its value being 17 °C (62 °F). The maximum of the rainfall amount is observable, the value of this measure is 80 mm (3.15 in), and the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed too in December. The night temperature continues to descent, with its value being 11 °C (52 °F). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, with its value of 4 hours.
FAQs
What is the night temperature in March in Palermo?
The average night temperature in Palermo in March is 10 °C (49 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
How windy is it in April in Palermo?
An average wind scale that can be expected in April in Palermo is 4.
Is May a good month to visit Palermo?
May is a good month to visit Palermo. You can expect just 4 days of rain during the month, taking an umbrella is not necessary. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 23 °C (73 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. A sea temperature of 18 °C (65 °F) can seem colder to some, but others will call it refreshing. The temperature of 15 °C (59 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the sea temperature in June in Palermo?
The sea will reach 22 °C (72 °F) in Palermo in June. This warm sea is nice for swimming, maybe cold for some, but most people can spend a long time in it.
What is the temperature in Palermo during the day in July?
In Palermo in July, the average daily temperatures will be 29 °C (85 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is it hot in August in Palermo?
In Palermo in August, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in Palermo in September?
In Palermo in September, we can expect 6 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 1.5 days of the week, or in general - 21 % days.
Is October part of the wet season in Palermo?
No, there is no wet season in October in Palermo - you can expect 8 days of rain during the month.
How many hours of sun to expect in November in Palermo?
In Palermo in November, you can expect around 5 hours of sunshine.