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Sicily in August: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Heat shapes the decision
Sicily in August is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 34 °C, and the sea is about 26 °C. With about 3 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
72/100 · #5
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#3
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#1
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Sicily · AugustPhoto: Krzysztof Popławski · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 34 °C
- Average low
- 21 °C
- Sea
- 26 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 3 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 51 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 34 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 9.2 | 49 | 1.9 | 25 | 72 |
| August (selected) | 34 | 21 | 3 | 12 | 8.1 | 51 | 1.9 | 26 | 72 |
| September | 29 | 18 | 8 | 47 | 6.1 | 64 | 2.1 | 25 | 83 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (72/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | ±0 | +0.1 °C | -0.8 °C | -1.4 | -6.9 mm | +1.1 h | -2.3 % | ±0 m/s | -1.4 °C |
| September | +11 | -5.2 °C | -3.2 °C | +5.2 | +34.9 mm | -2 h | +13.4 % | +0.2 m/s | -1.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sicily in August?
The average daily high is around 34 °C, with an average daily low of about 21 °C.
Can you swim in Sicily in August?
The sea is about 26 °C (warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sicily in August?
The curated estimate is about 3 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 12 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. August is not among them.