Before your trip, find out what the weather and seasons are in Sicily by months. Air and water temperature, precipitation and climate features. When is the best time to go to Sicily? Reviews of tourists.
When is the best time to relax in Sicily
The Mediterranean has a mild subtropical climate, so the Italian island is good for relaxing at any time of the year. When is the beach season in Sicily? Lovers of the warm sea come from the second half of May to the end of October. Most of the tourists come from mid-June to early September, when the sea water is warmed up to a comfortable +23 ... + 28 ° С.
Sicily Monthly Weather
January
Water and air temperature. In the middle of winter in Sicily, you can walk in a sweater or light jacket. The average air temperature during the day is +10 ... + 12 ° С, and at night + 4 ° С. The sea water is cool + 15 ° С.
Weather. The coldest month of the year in Sicily is sunny, but the weather is changeable. When cold winds blow from the sea, it rains. An umbrella will come in handy!
Reviews of tourists. January in Sicily is warmer and more comfortable than in other places in Europe. Explore the island's archaeological sites, go skiing in the mountains near Palermo or on the slopes of Mount Etna.
February
Water and air temperature. In the last month of winter, the air temperature is + 10 ... + 15 ° С, and sea water + 14 ° С.
Weather. Mild sunny weather pleases with warmth. Sometimes clouds appear in the sky, it rains, and snow falls in the mountains. The amount of precipitation is moderate - 45 mm.
Reviews of tourists. Tours to Sicily are inexpensive during the low season. Hotels offer great discounts, so you can relax in comfort. According to reviews, February is good for hiking, excursions and skiing.
March
Water and air temperature. Spring declares its rights in March. The temperature rises to +16 ... + 18 ° С. The sea water is still cold + 14 ° С.
Weather. The snow melts in the mountains, so the ski season ends. It's already warm in the coastal regions, primroses are blooming everywhere and fields are turning green.
Reviews of tourists. Many people think that March is not the best month for a vacation in Sicily. At the beginning of spring, a gusty wind from the Arabian deserts - sirocco falls on the southern part of Italy. It drastically changes the weather and brings heat or excess moisture.
April
Water and air temperature. The middle of spring on an Italian island is like our summer. Air temperature +15 ... + 22 ° С, and sea water + 16 ° С.
Weather. There are 20 sunny days in April. The weather is warm, light breezes blow from the sea, and there is little precipitation - 28 mm.
Reviews of tourists. April is the best month for nature lovers to relax in Sicily. The island is very beautiful! Citrus trees, apple trees and cherries are in bloom. In the second decade of April, tourists wear shorts and T-shirts, and some daredevils are already swimming in the sea.
May
Water and air temperature. At the end of spring, the temperature is comfortable + 19 ... + 25 ° С. The sea water is warmed up to + 19 ° С. Swimming season starts in Sicily!
Weather. There are many sunny days - 24. Compared to April, the amount of precipitation is halved.
Reviews of tourists. Vacationers like the cool weather. In addition to beach recreation, diving, surfing, yachting and excursions are popular. In May, locals start fishing for tuna, so tourists enjoy fresh fish and seafood with pleasure.
June
Water and air temperature. It gets even warmer in early summer. Air temperature +25 ... + 30 ° С. Sea water is well warmed up for swimming +23 ... + 24 ° С.
Weather. It is so good in Sicily that in June not only foreigners, but also locals rest on the beaches. There is no need to worry about rains - precipitation is rare in summer.
Reviews of tourists. In the high season, holidays in Sicily are expensive, but this does not stop everyone who wants to swim in the warm sea and enjoy the flavor of southern Italy. According to reviews, June is the best time to travel to Sicily with children. Before the extreme heat comes, enjoy the beach holiday and entertainment!
July
Water and air temperature. It's very hot in the Mediterranean. The thermometer does not drop below + 30 ° C during the day and often tends to + 40 ° C. At night it is warm +21 ... + 23 ° С. Sea water is warmed up to +26 ... + 27 ° С.
Weather. Daylight hours lasts more than 14 hours, the sun bakes from early morning. Warm sea and almost complete calmness enhance the feeling of heat.
Reviews of tourists. Vacationers complain of intense heat and are advised to wait out the hot season under air conditioning. In July, tourists spend most of the day at the sea and in the pools. Tours and hiking are not popular.
August
Water and air temperature. August is the hottest month in Sicily. The air temperature in the shade is +38 ... + 40 ° С. Sea water resembles fresh milk +27 ... + 28 ° С.
Weather. At the end of summer, the island is sunny and dry. Rains are rare. Sultry weather is popular with anyone who can easily endure the heat.
Reviews of tourists. In August, Europeans go on vacations en masse, so the beaches are overcrowded. Sales season is underway in Italy, and shopping enthusiasts come to Sicily. Hiking and trekking in the mountains are exhausting because of the heat. Tourists enjoy relaxing by the sea, doing water sports and diving.
September
Water and air temperature. In the first half of the month, the air temperature is high + 27 ... + 30 ° С, then the heat subsides. The sea water is warm + 25 ... + 26 ° С.
Weather. With the onset of autumn in Sicily, it is better to rest for those who do not like the heat. The weather is dry, but there are years when the wind picks up and short showers fall over the island.
Reviews of tourists. The velvet season in Sicily pleases with sunny days, warm sea and discounts on tours. In September, grapes are harvested, colorful couscous and chocolate festivals are held. The school year begins for schoolchildren and students, so there are fewer vacationers on the beaches.
October
Water and air temperature. It's still warm in the middle of autumn. Air temperature +22 ... + 24 ° С. Sea water at the beginning of the month is warmed up to + 24 ° С, and by the end it cools down to +21 ... + 22 ° С.
Weather. The first half of October is dry and sunny. Then the weather turns bad, and storms begin. It rains in the flat areas of the island, and the first snow falls on Etna.
Reviews of tourists. In the last month of the swimming season, there are still tourists on the beaches of Sicily, but after October 15, rarely anyone enters the water. Tourists are advised to bring light things, warm clothes, waterproof shoes and an umbrella.
November
Water and air temperature. In late autumn it gets colder up to + 17 ° С during the day and + 11 ° С at night. Cool sea water +19 ... + 21 ° С.
Weather. There is a lot of sun in November, but it can be windy and rainy. A warm sweater and windbreaker are useful for hiking!
Reviews of tourists. Despite the fact that it is cold to swim, tourists willingly go to the island. In autumn, it is better to go to Sicily for a relaxing holiday by the sea, excursion and gastronomic tourism. Taste young wine, freshly harvested artichokes and fresh olive oil!
December
Water and air temperature. With the onset of winter it gets colder up to + 12 ° С during the day and + 6 ° С at night. The water temperature in the Mediterranean is + 18 ° С.
Weather. In December, Sicily has mild weather with occasional winds and light rainfall. It rains in the seaside towns, and snow falls in the ski resorts of Nicolosi, Linguaglossa and Piano Battaglia.
Reviews of tourists. Winter is an equally interesting time for a trip to the island. The season for oranges, grapefruits, pomelos and lemons begins in Sicily. In the second half of the month there are more tourists. Many people come to the picturesque island to celebrate Christmas and spend their winter holidays here.
