Sicily
An active volcano you can drive most of the way up, Greek temples better preserved than the ones in Greece, and a food scene that borrows from every empire that ever passed through.
The best time to visit Sicily is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 32°C (89°F). Local time there is 20:46 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 19°C · rain 32mm · 13.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Catania, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C59°F | 27mm1.1in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| February | 16°C62°F | 54mm2.1in | 10.8h10.8h | |
| March | 17°C63°F | 62mm2.4in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| April | 19°C67°F | 32mm1.3in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| May | 23°C74°F | 48mm1.9in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 30°C85°F | 11mm0.4in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| July | 33°C91°F | 9mm0.4in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| August | 33°C91°F | 5mm0.2in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| September | 30°C85°F | 41mm1.6in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 25°C77°F | 101mm4.0in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C70°F | 90mm3.5in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| December | 17°C63°F | 34mm1.3in | 9.6h9.6h |
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When is the best time to visit Sicily?
The best time to visit Sicily is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 32°C (89°F).
How warm does Sicily get?
Typical daytime highs in Sicily are Mar–May 20°C (68°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (77°F), Dec–Feb 16°C (61°F).
Is Sicily expensive?
On the ground, Sicily is middling.
What sort of trip is Sicily good for?
Sicily is good for history and culture, food and drink, beach and sun holidays, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Sicily?
The wettest month in Sicily is October at 101mm (4.0in), the driest August at 5mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 43mm (1.7in).
What plug do I need for Sicily?
Sicily uses type C, F, L sockets at 230 V.
