Island in Italy

Sicily Travel Guide

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

⛅ 95°F now🕔 4:55 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Active alerts for Sicily

⚠️Wed, Aug 5: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 8: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 9: extreme heat, 96°F (36°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 95°F (35°C) in Sicily with partly cloudy. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 70°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

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 5.2°F above the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Sicily today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

95°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 89°F
Humidity22%
Wind14 mph WSW
Gusts29 mph
UV index3.4 · Moderate
Cloud cover47%
Pressure947 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 26 mi
Air quality51 · Moderate
Sunrise6:11 AM
Sunset8:08 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 52%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:55 PM, Aug 5 local time.

⚠️Wed, Aug 5: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 8: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 9: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 8

☁️ 96° / 71°

Overcast · 13% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Aug 9

☁️ 96° / 71°

Overcast · 25% rain · wind 13 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 time4:55 PM (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+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • 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 95°F (35°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 22% and wind is 14 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 4:55 PM.

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 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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