Monthly climate guide
Palermo weather in January
Expect cool weather in Palermo in January: afternoons reach about 13°C (56°F), while nights drop to around 8°C (47°F). Around 81 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Palatine Chapel to a drier part of the day.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- Palermo is usually about 2°C warmer than Taormina, 170 km away, in January.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Palermo — roughly 50% more rain than average.
January is typically Palermo's coolest month.
Avg high
13°C
56°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
81 mm
some rain
Humidity
81%
relative
Sky
69%
cloud · often cloudy
Palermo weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 56°F | 8°C / 47°F | 81 mm | 81% | 69% |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 8°C / 46°F | 102 mm | 80% | 67% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 76 mm | 79% | 58% |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 11°C / 52°F | 50 mm | 74% | 52% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 32 mm | 71% | 45% |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 13 mm | 64% | 28% |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 22°C / 71°F | 6 mm | 59% | 15% |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 23°C / 73°F | 17 mm | 59% | 19% |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 45 mm | 68% | 45% |
| October | 24°C / 74°F | 17°C / 62°F | 84 mm | 74% | 51% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 56°F | 80 mm | 79% | 62% |
| December | 15°C / 59°F | 10°C / 50°F | 63 mm | 80% | 65% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Palermo?
Our Palermo guide recommends: April to June or September to October — summer heat can be intense.
Try Palermo's street food — arancine and panelle are local staples best eaten straight from a market stall.
Best time to visit Palermo →Other Italy cities in January
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Palermo in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Palermo?
January is a reasonable time for Palermo: highs around 13°C and about 81 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Palermo in January?
Average highs are about 13°C (56°F) and average lows about 8°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in January?
Palermo typically gets around 81 mm of rain in January — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Palermo?
April to June or September to October — summer heat can be intense.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Palermo (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.