Sicily · February
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 15° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 24° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
☀️Sunshine | 5h | 7h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 7h | 6h | 5h |
🌊Water Temp | 16° | 15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
🌧Rain Days | 6d143mm | 5d134mm | 5d105mm | 3d54mm | 2d38mm | 1d14mm | 1d10mm | 1d12mm | 3d109mm | 5d144mm | 7d131mm | 7d167mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
February in Sicily is on the cool side — with highs around 15°C it's less suited for a beach holiday, but good for sightseeing away from the high season.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 15°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 13°C). The sun shines an average of 6 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 134 mm total. At 14°C, the water is still quite cool in February — a wetsuit may be useful.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Winterliches Sizilien: Agrigento zeigt seine Tempel ohne Hochsommergedränge, der Ätna im Schneemantel surreal. Im Februar das Sant'Agata-Fest in Catania — Millionen Gläubiger auf den Straßen, einer der intensivsten religiösen Momente Italiens.
Events & Festivals
- Festa di Sant'Agata in Catania3.–5. Februar
Eines der größten Religionsfeste der Welt mit über einer Million Gläubigen. Candele (riesige Wachsstöcke) und aufwendige Festwagen ziehen durch Catanias Innenstadt — tagelang, die Nacht hindurch.
Packing list for Sicily in February
- Warme Jacke
- Pullover und warme Lagen
- Lange Hosen
- Wärmende Schuhe
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is February a good time to visit Sicily?
- February is not an optimal month for Sicily (Score: 51/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Sicily in February?
- In February, Sicily sees daily highs of 15°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 13°C.
- How much rain falls in Sicily in February?
- In February, Sicily receives an average of 134 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sicily get in February?
- Sicily averages 6 sunshine hours per day in February — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sicily in February?
- Water temperature in Sicily in February averages 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.