Best time to visit Palermo

Go inMay–June and September

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Street food at Ballarò and Vucciria markets.

Palermo month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	15°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Mixed	15°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Great	17°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Great	19°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Great	23°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
June	Great	27°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
July	Great	30°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Festino di Santa Rosalia
August	Good	30°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Great	28°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
October	Good	24°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
November	Great	20°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Mixed	16°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Palermo are usually cheapest in November–March. The catch: November–February are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.

Palermo’s Capuchin Catacombs hold around 8,000 mummified bodies.

When is the best time to visit Palermo?

The best time to visit Palermo is May–June and September. Street food at Ballarò and Vucciria markets.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Palermo?

Flights are usually cheapest in November–March, when demand is lowest.

When is Palermo busiest?

Palermo is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Palermo?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C, and January the coolest at 15°C. The wettest period is October–February.