When to go to Palermo?
Palermo is a collision of styles that somehow settled: Norman arches, Arab domes, Byzantine gold. The Palatine Chapel is mosaic from floor to ceiling, and the cathedral outside mixes every century it has lived through. In Ballarò, traders call out prices over citrus, spices and street food, while the Capuchin catacombs draw the curious into their long corridors.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Palermo, aim for February to October.
See also: Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Palermo
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7 | 85 | 12 | 60 |
| February | 8.9 | 64 | 12 | 65 |
| March | 9.9 | 65 | 13 | 69 |
| April | 10.5 | 48 | 16 | 73 |
| May | 11.5 | 106 | 19 | 75 |
| June | 13.1 | 37 | 24 | 87 |
| July | 13.9 | 3 | 28 | 95 |
| August | 12.6 | 29 | 27 | 91 |
| September | 11.1 | 51 | 25 | 82 |
| October | 9.5 | 71 | 22 | 74 |
| November | 8.2 | 104 | 17 | 63 |
| December | 7.4 | 94 | 14 | 59 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Palermo, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 3 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 756 mm of rain falls, and 9 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Palermo?
- Palermo Cathedral
- Ballarò market
- Palatine Chapel
- Capuchin Catacombs
Practical info
- Country: Italy
- Airport: Palerme Falcone-Borsellino (PMO)
- Station: Palermo Centrale
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