When is the best time to go to Etna?

When is the best time to go to Etna? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Etna are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are February, March, September and October


Annual weather in Etna

For full information about the climate and weather in Etna a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/52°F
4.8in
February 41°F/54°F
5.2in
March 47°F/58°F
5.4in
April 54°F/65°F
3.8in
May 63°F/72°F
2.4in
June 70°F/81°F
2.2in
July 76°F/88°F
2in
August 76°F/88°F
3.5in
September 68°F/79°F
6.3in
October 59°F/70°F
6.2in
November 52°F/63°F
4.8in
December 45°F/56°F
3in


Weather and climate in Etna

Etna enjoys a hot-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Etna is 68°F (ranging from 52°F in january to 88°F in july). Annual rainfall is 49.4in, with a minimum of 2in in july and a maximum of 6.3in in september.
  • From january to february the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 54°F and it rains about 5.2in each month.
  • In the month of march the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 77°F.
  • Between april and june the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 81°F°C and it rains about 11% of the time in june.
  • In july the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 106°F.
  • From august to november the climate is beautiful. The record temperature this month is 76°F and it rains about 4.8in each month.
  • In the month of december the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 56°F and, in december, 4 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Etna

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Etna: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Etna

Find out when Etna has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Etna

  • Very low season in Etna
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February.
  • Low season in Etna
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, October, November and December.
  • High season in Etna
    The number of visitors to Etna is high in: May, June, July and September.
  • Peak season in Etna
    The largest number of tourists visiting Etna is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Etna month by month



Best time for low prices in Etna

Average prices of hotels in Etna month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Etna. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, August is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Etna

On average, it costs $ 35 per day to hire a car in Etna. This price varies by $ 45 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 13 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 58.

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