On this page, you will find information about the climate and the best time to visit Sicily. We created climate tables and charts for the location of Messina. These contain details about temperatures, precipitation and more.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Sicily for your holiday.
Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Sicily for your holiday.
Climate Overview
10 °C to 30 °C
13 °C to 25 °C
0.55 – 4.61 in (2 – 12 Days of Rain)
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Best Time to Visit Sicily: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 15 °C Water max. 14 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 15 °C Water max. 13 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C Water max. 14 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C Water max. 15 °C | MayMay TemperaturesTemp. up to 22 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Messina |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Messina | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Messina | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Messina | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Messina | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 19 °C | DecemberDec TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C Water max. 16 °C |
Climate Chart Sicily
Messina
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Sicily
In the following, you will find the climate table for Sicily, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Messina (Sicily)
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
Night Temperature | 10° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 21° | 17° | 14° | 11° |
Water Temperature | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
Precipitation (inch) | 4.45 | 3.86 | 3.31 | 2.36 | 1.26 | 0.55 | 0.75 | 0.94 | 2.17 | 4.29 | 4.21 | 4.61 |
Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Messina is 18.2 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (26.2 °C)
Coldest month: January (11.8 °C)
The maximum water temperature in Messina is 25 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 32.76 inch on 87 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month in Messina.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
3-Hour Messina Segway PT Authorized Tour
Tours
from 120 $ »
Discover Messina, its fascinating history and monuments, on this fun, informative Segway tour led by a qualified guide.See the Piazza Duomo, the beautiful San Francesco d’Assisi and more.
Giardini Naxos, Taormina and Castelmola Tour
Tours
from 632 $ »
Do you want to get the best of your day in Sicily? This is the tour suitable for you. Visit 3 amazing sites: Giardini Naxos and its stunning bay, Taormina with its unique medieval pedestrian path and Castelmola with its picturesque streets and castle.
Messina: Guided City Highlights Walking Tour
Tours
from 48 $ »
Discover the rich history of one of the most ancient cities of Sicily with this Messina walking tour. Follow your guide to sights like the Bell Tower, the Cathedral, and the Montalto Sanctuary.
More attractions
Messina: Market Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Cesarina’s Home | Messina: Private Home Cooking Demo with a Four-Course Meal | Taormina: Roundtrip Transfer from Messina | Messina Private Home Cooking Class | Messina: Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local’s Home | Messina: Ionian Coast Private Day Trip with Cannoli Tasting | Messina: Market Tour, Private Home Cooking Class and Dinner |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Messina
overcast clouds, 7.1 °C
Clouds: 100 % Wind: 3 mph ONO
Air Pressure: 1027 hPa Humidity: 57 %
Air Pressure: 1027 hPa Humidity: 57 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 08:44 pm
The next days …
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5 °C to 10 °C | 7 °C to 8 °C | 7 °C to 10 °C | 6 °C to 11 °C | 9 °C to 12 °C | 10 °C to 13 °C |
Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 7 % | Clouds: 78 % | Clouds: 62 % |
0.28 in of rain | 0.96 in of rain | 0.02 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.03 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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