Weather radar Palermo
Real-time precipitation radar · Sizilien · Italy
Palermo climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Palermo shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 15.8° | 16.5° | 18° | 20.6° | 24.9° | 31.1° | 34.2° | 33.4° | 30.3° | 25.8° | 20.7° | 17.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 9.7° | 9.4° | 10.7° | 12.4° | 16.4° | 21.8° | 24.7° | 24.6° | 22.4° | 18.4° | 14.6° | 11.2° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 61 | 61 | 47 | 87 | 29 | 3 | 22 | 45 | 81 | 83 | 58 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 10 |
| Sunshine hours | 244 | 248 | 315 | 332 | 366 | 396 | 415 | 383 | 330 | 287 | 235 | 228 |
| Humidity | 82% | 79% | 77% | 72% | 70% | 62% | 57% | 63% | 68% | 76% | 82% | 83% |
Best time to visit Palermo
The best time to visit Palermo is typically July. In this month the average high is 34.2°C, precipitation is 3 mm and sunshine duration is 415 hours. The annual average high is 24.1°C, total annual precipitation is 642 mm (98 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3779 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palermo
How up to date is the weather radar for Palermo?
The weather radar for Palermo is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Palermo?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Palermo: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Palermo?
The thunderstorm potential for Palermo is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Palermo.
What is the climate like in Palermo?
Palermo has an annual average high of 24.1°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 34.2°C), the coldest February (avg low 9.4°C). The wettest month is May with 87 mm, the driest July with 3 mm. Total annual precipitation is 642 mm (98 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3779 hours.