Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High30.6°C
Low8.6°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
Italy Palermo, Italy
Palermo has a continental climate with average temperatures ranging from 14°C / 57°F in February to 31°C / 87°F in August.
Rainfall averages about 55 mm / 2.2 inches per month, with the wettest conditions in October (85 mm / 3.3 inches) and the driest in July (7 mm / 0.28 inches).
The UV index ranges from 3 in December to 9 in July, so strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in June with around 14.8 hours of daylight, while December has the shortest days at about 9.6 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Palermo.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
85 mm
October carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.4)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
10 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
9 km/h
February is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
64 %to79 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Palermo, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Palermo compares
See how it ranks against the rest of Italy for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in Italy
#1 / 6
COOLEST (AVG)
in Italy
#6 / 6
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in Italy
#6 / 6
WINDIEST (AVG)
in Italy
#2 / 6
HIGHEST UV
in Italy
#1 / 6
MOST HUMID
in Italy
#5 / 6
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Palermo, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Palermo feel over the year?
Across the year, daytime highs average about 22°C (72°F), with nights near 15°C (59°F). Overall it feels mild by day and mild after dark. You may notice some humidity at times. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Palermo for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Palermo?
UV tends to peak in July, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Palermo a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 9 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 71 km/h (44 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Palermo get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.