Sicily · August
Best travel monthPeak seasonItaly · Europe
Max Temp
29.7°C
Min Temp
23.6°C
Sunshine
10.1 h/day
Rain Days
1 days
Water Temp
27.7°C
Rainfall
12.2 mm
Humidity
68%
Avg Temp
26.9°C
Peak season — flights and hotels at their annual highest. Book early.
August is one of the best months to visit Sicily — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 30°C.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 30°C, cooling to 24°C at night (daily average: 27°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, August is one of the sunniest months — 12 mm of rain over 1 days. The water is a warm 28°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in August are ideal.
Hochsaison: Das Taormina-Theater voll, der Strand von Mondello bei Palermo belebt, San Vito lo Capo mit türkisblauem Wasser. Hitze über 35°C in den Inlandstädten.
Packing list for Sicily in August
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August a good time to visit Sicily?
- Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Sicily (Climate Score: 90/100). Pleasant temperatures (30°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Sicily in August?
- In August, Sicily sees daily highs of 30°C. Nights cool to 24°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Sicily in August?
- In August, Sicily receives an average of 12 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sicily get in August?
- Sicily averages 10 sunshine hours per day in August — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sicily in August?
- Water temperature in Sicily in August averages 28°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
