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Palermo in July
Palermo sees its driest month, with just 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain, highs of 89°F (32°C) and lows of 73°F (23°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 89°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 73°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (7 mm)
- Humidity
- 60%
- Cloud cover
- 16%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What July feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 89°F (32°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Even at night it stays warm, around 73°F (23°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 16%.
Plan around July
July is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – June and September).
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in June to 80/100.
- Our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes89°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Palermo in July
Afternoons run hot (89°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Mondello Beach
Sandy bay with clear water and Art Nouveau bathing pavilion.
Why now July scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Palatine Chapel
12th-century royal chapel in the Norman Palace, lined with gold mosaics.
Palermo Cathedral
Cathedral mixing Norman, Gothic and Baroque styles, with royal tombs.
Why now A break from 89°F afternoons.
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
Historic eatery since 1834 known for pane con la milza and arancine.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Taverna Azzurra
Old Vucciria tavern pouring cheap local wine to a crowd spilling into the street.
Why now Highs near 89°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in July
- Taormina in July~106 mi · highs 89°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Syracuse in July~128 mi · highs 97°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sorrento in July~182 mi · highs 79°F, 0.8 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Amalfi in July~186 mi · highs 80°F, 0.8 in rain · 6°C (10°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Palermo?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 95 in April – June and September. Expect highs of 89°F (32°C) and 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain. Our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Palermo in July?
Average highs are 89°F (32°C) and average lows 73°F (23°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in July?
Not much: about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.0 in (712 mm).
What should I pack for Palermo in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (89°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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