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Sicily in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Sicily in October is climatically well suited to city breaks, family holidays, beach holidays and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 24 °C, and the sea is about 23 °C. With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
82/100 · #3
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#9
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#4
Published best categories: Overall, City break, Active, Family
Sicily · OctoberPhoto: Krzysztof Popławski · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 24 °C
- Average low
- 15 °C
- Sea
- 23 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 10 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 74 %
For your trip planning
October: cooler and wetter than September, milder than November
October in Sicily brings average highs of 24 °C, down from 29 °C in September but still well above November. Rain rises from 47 mm to 71 mm, and November adds more. The sea holds at 23 °C. October counts among our best months overall and for city trips; plan an indoor alternative for the wetter days.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 29 | 18 | 8 | 47 | 6.1 | 64 | 2.1 | 25 | 83 |
| October (selected) | 24 | 15 | 10 | 71 | 4.4 | 74 | 2.2 | 23 | 82 |
| November | 19 | 10 | 12 | 82 | 3.1 | 81 | 2.6 | 20 | 58 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (82/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +1 | +4.8 °C | +3.6 °C | -1.6 | -23.8 mm | +1.7 h | -10.2 % | -0.1 m/s | +2.5 °C |
| November | -24 | -5.5 °C | -4.2 °C | +2.3 | +11.3 mm | -1.3 h | +6.7 % | +0.4 m/s | -2.9 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sicily in October?
The average daily high is around 24 °C, with an average daily low of about 15 °C.
Can you swim in Sicily in October?
The sea is about 23 °C (swimmable).
Does it rain a lot in Sicily in October?
The curated estimate is about 10 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 71 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. October is one of them.