Best Time to Visit Sicily
Best time to visit Sicily: June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Sicily
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Sicily month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 38° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 56° | 39° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 59° | 41° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 67° | 44° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 75° | 51° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 89° | 61° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 94° | 66° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 91° | 64° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 83° | 59° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 75° | 53° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 45° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 56° | 38° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Sicily compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Sicily.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Etna | 54 mi | 31°F | 61°F cooler | 63 in |
| Malta | 121 mi | 69°F | +41°F warmer | 14 in |
| Capri | 204 mi | 63°F | +35°F warmer | 33 in |
| Spiaggia Grande, Positano | 211 mi | 64°F | +36°F warmer | 44 in |
| Tunisia | 218 mi | 68°F | +40°F warmer | 18 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Sicily is an island in Italy. Sicily is an island known for Etna, Greek temples and street food.
Right now it is 76°F (24°C) in Sicily with mainly clear. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 71°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Sicily is June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 94°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 38°F.
The closest major airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 305 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Etna, Capri, Spiaggia Grande, Positano and Pompeii.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is 4.7°F above the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sicily today at 9.8/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Sicily right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:17 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 96° / 71°
Overcast · 20% rain · wind 16 mph
☁️ 98° / 74°
Overcast · 23% rain · wind 10 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sicily?
Sicily is an island in Italy. Its coordinates are 37.6, 14.0154. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Sicily right now?
It is currently 76°F (24°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 53% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sicily?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sicily, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sicily in?
Sicily observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:17 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Sicily?
The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 305 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Sicily?
Popular options include Mount Etna, Capri, Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 10:17 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
