Late summer · Weather & things to do
Palermo in August
Palermo's warmest month brings highs averaging 90°F (32°C), lows of 74°F (23°C) and about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 80/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 74°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (13 mm)
- Humidity
- 60%
- Cloud cover
- 20%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What August feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 90°F (32°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 74°F (23°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.5 in (13 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 20%.
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and September.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: September brings 2.4 in (61 mm).
- Comfort holds steady from July (80 → 80/100).
- Our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 90°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Palermo in August
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Ballarò Market
Busy street market for produce, fish and fried snacks like panelle.
Why now August scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Quattro Canti
Baroque crossroads where four ornate facades frame the old town's quarters.
I Segreti del Chiostro
Convent pastry shop in Santa Caterina selling recipes from Palermo's nuns.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
Monreale Cathedral
Hillside cathedral covered in 6,500 square meters of Byzantine mosaics.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Teatro Massimo
Italy's largest opera house; daily guided tours and seasonal performances.
Nearby in August
- Taormina in August~106 mi · highs 89°F, 0.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Syracuse in August~128 mi · highs 96°F, 0.4 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sorrento in August~182 mi · highs 80°F, 0.9 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Amalfi in August~186 mi · highs 80°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~222 m to Palermo's ~28 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Palermo in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Palermo?
It's middling, scoring 80/100. The best months are April – June and September, at up to 95. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. Our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Palermo in August?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 74°F (23°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in August?
Not much: about 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.0 in (712 mm).
What should I pack for Palermo in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 90°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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