Climate normals · 1970–2000
Palermo Climate
Palermo is a city in Italy (15) with a population of about 648,260. Its average annual temperature is 18.4°C (65°F), with roughly 469 mm of rain per year.
18.4°C
Avg Temp
469
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Palermo Climate
Palermo has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F) and receives about 469 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.4°C
Avg Temp
469
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 54° | 56 mm |
| February | 12° / 54° | 50 mm |
| March | 13° / 56° | 41 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 38 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 20 mm |
| June | 23° / 73° | 6 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 3 mm |
| August | 26° / 79° | 16 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 41 mm |
| October | 20° / 69° | 70 mm |
| November | 16° / 61° | 65 mm |
| December | 14° / 56° | 63 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Palermo
The most comfortable months to visit Palermo are typically June, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 9°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Palermo are typically June, May and October, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Palermo, Italy has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C and about 469 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Palermo average about 30°C (86°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.