Best time to swim in Sicily Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Sicily? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Sicily.
Swimming in Sicily by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Sicily by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Palermo, Catane, Marsala, Cefalù and Stromboli.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F to 61°F | cold swimming* |
| February | 58°F to 60°F | cold swimming* |
| March | 58°F to 60°F | cold swimming* |
| April | 60°F to 62°F | cold swimming |
| May | 65°F to 67°F | cool swimming |
| June | 72°F to 75°F | pleasant swimming |
| July | 76°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| August | 78°F to 80°F | ideal swimming* |
| September | 76°F to 78°F | pleasant swimming |
| October | 72°F to 74°F | pleasant swimming |
| November | 68°F to 70°F | cool swimming |
| December | 62°F to 64°F | cool swimming* |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Sicily?
Best time to swim in Palermo
The best months for swimming in Palermo are june, july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in Catane
The best months for swimming in Catane are june, july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in Marsala
The best months for swimming in Marsala are june, july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in Cefalù
The best months for swimming in Cefalù are june, july, august, september et october.
Best time to swim in Stromboli
The best months for swimming in Stromboli are june, july, august, september et october.
Other cities and places in Sicily:
Water temperatures in Sicily over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Sicily for the cities of: Palermo, Catane, Marsala, Cefalù and Stromboli.