Island in Italy

Sicily Travel Guide

Sicily travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌤️ 76°F now🕔 12:15 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Active alerts for Sicily

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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.

Map of Sicily

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 37°36′0″N 14°0′55.4″E (37.6, 14.0154)

Weather in Sicily right now

🌤️
76°F
Mainly clear · feels like 77°F
Humidity53%
Wind2 mph N
Gusts10 mph
UV index1.3 · Low
Cloud cover42%
Pressure946 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality47 · Good
Sunrise6:25 AM
Sunset7:47 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:15 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Sat, Aug 22: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 103°F (39°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 96° / 71°

Overcast · 20% rain · wind 16 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 98° / 74°

Overcast · 23% rain · wind 10 mph

Quick facts about Sicily

TypeIsland
CountryItaly
ContinentEurope
Coordinates37°36′0″N 14°0′55.4″E (37.6, 14.0154)
Known forEtna, Greek temples and street food
Local time12:15 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateMediterranean

Things to do in Sicily

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Sicily.

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.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • 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.

Airports near Sicily

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Rome Fiumicino AirportFCO305 miRome

Explore Sicily

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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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 12:15 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 12:15 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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