San Giovanni degli Eremiti Chiesa di San Giovanni degli Eremiti
Palermo, Italy UNESCO World Heritage Site
San Giovanni degli Eremiti is a Catholic church building in Palermo that features Norman-Arab-Byzantine culture and Norman architecture. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July and August, when temperatures reach daily highs of 29 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is minimal at about 5 mm to 17 mm. For milder weather, May and June offer highs between 22 °C and 26 °C with low rainfall. The wettest months are November and December, which see around 100 mm of rain and about 8 to 12 rainy days.
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) is the nearest airport, located 24 km from the site. San Giovanni degli Eremiti is 427 km from Rome. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to Palermo Cathedral, which is 0.5 km away, Monreale Cathedral, located 6.3 km away, or Segesta, which is 49.4 km away. The church is open Monday through Saturday from 09:00 to 19:00.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
