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Best time to visit
April to June and September to October bring warm, pleasant weather for sightseeing and beach days at Mondello. July and August are very hot, so plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings. Winter is mild and quieter, a good time for the churches, palaces and markets without the crowds.
How many days you need
Two to three days covers the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel in the Norman Palace, the Quattro Canti crossroads, the Teatro Massimo, the historic street markets and plenty of street food. Add days for the mosaics of Monreale, the seaside town of Cefalù, the Greek temple at Segesta or a day at the beach in Mondello.
Getting around
The historic center is walkable, and city buses cover longer distances. A train and airport buses connect the airport with the center. Driving in central Palermo is hectic and much of the historic center is a limited-traffic zone, so a car is only worth having for trips around the island.
What to skip
Do not drive into the limited-traffic zone without a permit, as cameras issue fines automatically. Keep an eye on your belongings in the crowded markets. Many churches ask visitors to cover shoulders and knees, so carry a light layer.
Where to stay in Palermo
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Best time to visit Palermo
The most comfortable months in Palermo are April and June to August, with average daytime highs of 65 to 88°F and 2 to 9 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 88°F, and January the coolest at 58°F. November sees the most rain, around 14 days, while July is the driest with about 2.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Palermo: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Palermo?
- The most comfortable stretch is April and June to August, when average highs run 65 to 88°F with 2 to 9 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 88°F on average, and January the coolest at 58°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Palermo?
- November, with roughly 14 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 2. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Palermo?
- July averages 87°F by day and 73°F at night, and January averages 58°F and 48°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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