Palermo
City in Italy
Palermo is a city in Italy with a population of 630167 in 2023. It is located 427 km from Rome and draws visitors with its UNESCO sights.
What to see
Visitors can explore several notable UNESCO sites in the area. These include Palermo Cathedral and San Giovanni degli Eremiti, alongside the nearby Monreale Cathedral.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 29 °C and 30 °C and very little rain. The coolest months are January and February, with highs of 14 °C and lows dropping to 9 °C and 10 °C. Rainfall is highest from November to January, reaching up to 102 mm on about 12 days in November, while June and July are the driest months.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Falcone–Borsellino Airport, situated 25 km from Palermo.
Top sights in Palermo
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is November, with about 102 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 90 | 69 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 71 | 90 | 102 | 100 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Palermo (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.