Palermo

Palermo · Italy · Palermo

A street food market that has run the same stalls for a thousand years under half a dozen different rulers, mosaics in a cathedral that mix Arab, Norman and Byzantine styles without apparent effort, and a coastline twenty minutes out that empties completely by September.

The best time to visit Palermo is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F). Local time there is 18:44 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Budget on the ground

$ · budget-friendly

Nearest airport

PMO · Palermo

Good for

old stones and real towns eating extremely well sunshine and salt water an unhurried pace

In season

April May June September October

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High12 to 32°C54 to 90°F Rain0 to 140mm0 to 5.5in

April · high 65°F · rain 2.0in · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Palermo month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	14°C58°F	95mm3.7in	9.8h9.8h
February	15°C59°F	55mm2.2in	10.7h10.7h
March	16°C61°F	96mm3.8in	11.8h11.8h
April	18°C65°F	50mm2.0in	13.1h13.1h	in the recommended window
May	22°C72°F	58mm2.3in	14.2h14.2h	in the recommended window
June	28°C82°F	26mm1.0in	14.8h14.8h	in the recommended window
July	31°C88°F	12mm0.5in	14.6h14.6h
August	31°C88°F	12mm0.5in	13.6h13.6h
September	28°C82°F	60mm2.4in	12.4h12.4h	in the recommended window
October	24°C75°F	80mm3.1in	11.1h11.1h	in the recommended window
November	20°C68°F	139mm5.5in	10.0h10.0h
December	17°C62°F	113mm4.4in	9.5h9.5h

Good to know

Currency: EUR
Language: Italian
Plug: C, F, L
Driving: on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Palermo?

The best time to visit Palermo is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F).

How warm does Palermo get?

Typical daytime highs in Palermo are Mar–May 19°C (66°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 24°C (75°F), Dec–Feb 15°C (60°F).

Is Palermo expensive?

On the ground, Palermo is budget-friendly.

What sort of trip is Palermo good for?

Palermo is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, an unhurried pace.