Sicily · September
Best travel monthTravel seasonItaly · Europe
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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in Sicily: only 3 rain days, 27°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 27°C, cooling to 22°C at night (daily average: 25°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 3 rain days with 109 mm total. The water is a warm 26°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in September 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 September
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit Sicily?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit Sicily (Climate Score: 79/100). Pleasant temperatures (27°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (3) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Sicily in September?
- In September, Sicily sees daily highs of 27°C. Nights cool to 22°C, with a daily average of 25°C.
- How much rain falls in Sicily in September?
- In September, Sicily receives an average of 109 mm of rain over 3 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Sicily get in September?
- Sicily averages 8 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Sicily in September?
- Water temperature in Sicily in September averages 26°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
