Italy
Sicily in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Sicily in April is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 20 °C, and the sea is about 16 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
70/100 · #7
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#5
Sun
#5
Sea warmth
#9
Published best categories: City break, Active
Sicily · AprilPhoto: Krzysztof Popławski · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 20 °C
- Average low
- 9 °C
- Sea
- 16 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 72 %
For your trip planning
April: drier and warmer than March, cooler than May
Sicily's April falls right in the spring warm-up: average highs reach 20 °C, compared with 16 °C in March and 25 °C in May. Precipitation drops from 46 mm to 32 mm, and May is drier again. Average lows of 9 °C still call for a jacket in the evening. For city trips, April is among our best months.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 16 | 6 | 8 | 46 | 5.4 | 76 | 2.7 | 15 | 55 |
| April (selected) | 20 | 9 | 7 | 32 | 6.8 | 72 | 2.5 | 16 | 70 |
| May | 25 | 13 | 4 | 28 | 8.1 | 65 | 2.1 | 18 | 85 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (70/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -15 | -3.1 °C | -2.3 °C | +1.9 | +14.9 mm | -1.4 h | +4.3 % | +0.2 m/s | -1 °C |
| May | +15 | +5.1 °C | +4 °C | -2.5 | -3.3 mm | +1.3 h | -7.5 % | -0.4 m/s | +2.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sicily in April?
The average daily high is around 20 °C, with an average daily low of about 9 °C.
Can you swim in Sicily in April?
The sea is about 16 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Sicily in April?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 32 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sicily?
By the climate score, May, June, September and October are the strongest months for Sicily. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. April is not among them.