Sicily Weather Forecast
Sicily weather: 72°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Sicily weather in April
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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).
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.
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 36 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 |
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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 72°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 63% and wind is 3 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 6:34 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 22, 2026 at 6:34 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
