Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Palermo in September
Palermo cools off: highs slip to 82°F (28°C), from 90°F in August, with lows of 69°F (21°C) and about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 89/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 69°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (61 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 82°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 69°F (21°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (61 mm).
Plan around September
September is one of Palermo's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 83/100.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in August to 89/100.
- September sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Palermo in September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Taverna Azzurra
Old Vucciria tavern pouring cheap local wine to a crowd spilling into the street.
Why now September scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mondello Beach
Sandy bay with clear water and Art Nouveau bathing pavilion.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Palatine Chapel
12th-century royal chapel in the Norman Palace, lined with gold mosaics.
Ballarò Market
Busy street market for produce, fish and fried snacks like panelle.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Antica Focacceria San Francesco
Historic eatery since 1834 known for pane con la milza and arancine.
Nearby in September
- Taormina in September~106 mi · highs 81°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Syracuse in September~128 mi · highs 86°F, 2.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sorrento in September~182 mi · highs 76°F, 3.0 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Amalfi in September~186 mi · highs 76°F, 3.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Palermo?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain. September is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends.
How hot is Palermo in September?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 69°F (21°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in September?
Some: about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.0 in (712 mm).
What should I pack for Palermo in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Palermo
Routes in season in September
- Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Palermo in September?
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