Best time to go to Palermo Average weather of Palermo, Sicily
When is the best time to go to Palermo?
When is the best time to go to Palermo? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Palermo are March, 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, September and October
- August is the best month for swimming
Annual weather in Palermo
Weather details in Palermo month by month
Weather and climate in Palermo
- Between january and march the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 50°F and it rains about 3.3in each month.
- From april to may the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 72°F in average and it rains about 9% of the time in may.
- From june to august the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 88°F in average and it rains about 7% of the time in august.
- Between the months of september and november the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 59°F.
- In december the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and it rains about 2.8in each month.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Palermo
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Palermo: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Palermo
Find out when Palermo 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 Palermo
- Very low season in Palermo
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December. - Low season in Palermo
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April. - High season in Palermo
The number of visitors to Palermo is high in: May, June, September and October. - Peak season in Palermo
The largest number of tourists visiting Palermo is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Palermo month by month
Best time for low prices in Palermo
Average prices of hotels in Palermo month by month
Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Palermo. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price for flights to Palermo
A return flight between London and Palermo is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 73 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 143 more for your airline ticket to Palermo if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Palermo
On average, it costs $ 86 per day to hire a car in Palermo. This price varies by $ 54 depending on the month. In february, hiring a car costs an average of $ 62 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 115.