Weather in Sicily

You can see the answer right at the top: The map shows the weather in Sicily for all nine provincial capitals – Palermo, Catania, Messina, Syracuse, Ragusa, Enna, Caltanissetta, Agrigento and Trapani—with a weather icon, high and low temperatures, chance of rain, and a 5-day trend. Clicking on a location opens the detailed forecast. The data is automatically updated several times a day.

Sicily holds the European heat record: 48.8 degrees, recorded in 2021 near Syracuse. Summers are long, dry, and hot, with Scirocco-At times, Saharan air at 40 degrees and higher sweeps across the country. Winters on the coast, on the other hand, are the mildest in Italy, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 17 degrees—in Palermo, the almond trees from Agrigento are already almost in bloom in January. And right in the middle of it all: the Etna (approx. 3,360 m), which is covered in snow from November through April—skiing with a view of the sea included. The mountainous region around Enna (931 m) remains noticeably cooler than the coast; the swimming season runs from May through the end of October.

April through June and September through October are perfect for visiting temples, cities, and hiking—midsummer is best suited for beaches and islands; sightseeing in Agrigento or the Val di Noto can be a real test in the midday heat. You can swim well into November. You can find the country overview at Weather Italy; latest news in the Weather News.