Sicily Weather - Temperature & Climate Tables Sicily

Weather forecast, holiday Weather and Climate in Sicily

The climate in Sicily is one of the most important guarantees for tourism. The mild climate makes it possible for visitors to have a wonderful holiday no matter what time of year it is.

However, the climate varies amongst the different provinces and areas of the island. Sicily is very mountainous, with clear variations in climate which result from the differences in altitude and the distance from the sea.

To quickly summarize it in four words: Hot summers - mild winters!

The Climate in Sicily During the Summer

Summer is understood to be the time period between June until September but especially during the months of July and August.

The central summer months of July and August are the main holidaying time for Italians. In June, the weather can also be quite hot in Sicily (up to around 40 degrees).

In July the temperature is between 30 and 35 degrees or in any case guaranteed to be near that. The thermometer almost never dips below 28 degrees.

In Sicily, the hottest month with extreme heats is August. Many middle Europeans have problems enduring the hot temperatures during August and make their holiday time during the months with the most "pleasurable", moderate temperatures.

Water Temperature of Sicily During the Summer

The water temperature varies from place to place and from coast to coast due to different and constantly changing sea currents. But on average during August until September the water temperature is between 24 to 27 degrees.

The Climate of Sicily During the Spring and fall

For the Sicilian visitor who likes being active and wants to explore many points of interest with pleasurable weather, the spring and fall make for the ideal holidaying time From March until May and from the middle of September until the middle of November one can have the most amicable weather conditions with temperatures that are equal to the typical middle European summer.

One can lie on the beach and tan, but should also make sure to use the appropriate suntan lotion. The sun's rays can be very intensive.

Water Temperatures of Sicily During the Spring and Fall

The sea is still inviting during the post summer season with pleasurable water temperatures slightly above 20 degrees.

However, in the spring only the tough skinned swim since the water temperature is clearly below 20 degrees.

The Climate of Sicily During the Winter

Generally the climate in Sicily is mild during the winter. Regional differences take place and are more noticeable during the winter.

During the winter on the coast, the temperatures hardly ever fall below 15 degrees, whereas in higher altitude areas frost and snowfall can occur.

In Catania during the month of January, it can be that one only needs to be lightly dressed while strolling through the streets, whereas only 25 km away at Etna, the temperatures can fall below the freezing point and it is possible to go skiing.

Sicilian Climate Table - Temperature & Water Temperatures Sicily

	Jan.	Feb.	Mar.	Apr.	May	Jun.	Jul.	Aug.	Sep.	Okt.	Nov.	Dec.
Temp.max	14	16	19	22	24	28	31	32	28	24	20	17
Temp.min	7	9	10	12	15	18	21	23	20	15	11	10
Watertemp.	12	13	14	15	17	21	24	26	24	22	19	17
Sun strength	4	5	6	8	9	10	10	9	8	6	5	4
Rainy days	10	10	7	5	4	3	1	1	3	6	10	12