Climate guide for Agrigento, Italy

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About Agrigento

Agrigento's Valle dei Templi is one of the Mediterranean's greatest Greek sites—Temple of Concordia, olive groves, and views to the sea along a ridge above the modern town. March to May and October offer the best visiting window: cooler mornings for open-air archaeology, almond blossom in late winter, and fewer tour groups than peak summer. June to August can exceed 40°C on exposed stone; if you must come then, start at opening time and retreat to Scala dei Turchi beach by noon. Pair a night here with Sicilian street food in the old center before heading to the south coast.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
April leads the year at 9.7/10, with September and October close behind — January (6.3/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In April plan for about 14°C; the month brings 14 mm of rain. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in April and rates follow; September usually pairs good conditions (9.0/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Agrigento: the short answer

Plan Agrigento for April, with September, October close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 14°C with 14 mm of rain and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.5/10.

Across the year Agrigento swings from 9°C in January to 29°C in July, a 20-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 2 mm in July to 175 mm in May. In short, Agrigento is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 3.4 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (29°C). Coolest: January (9°C). Driest: July (2 mm). Wettest: May (175 mm).

Agrigento month by month

January in Agrigento: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

Expect 9°C (48°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Agrigento — 3.4 points higher on the same scale.

February in Agrigento — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

Expect 9°C (49°F) in February. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

With around 35 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Agrigento — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

March holds up well in Agrigento — 5th best month

Good · 8.3/10

March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 daylight hours.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

April in Agrigento — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 14 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Agrigento at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May holds up well in Agrigento — 7th best month

Good · 7.5/10

May averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 175 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? April scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Agrigento — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 8.7/10

At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Agrigento at 8.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

July in Agrigento — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7/10

Days in July average 29°C (84°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight.

That is 7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Agrigento — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

August in Agrigento — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

August averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.4 daylight hours.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Flexible dates? April scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Agrigento — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9/10

September averages 24°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 daylight hours.

A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Agrigento (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

October in Agrigento — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9/10

At 20°C (68°F) this is comfortable city weather in October, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Agrigento at 9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

November in Agrigento — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.2/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Agrigento — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

December in Agrigento — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

December averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 daylight hours.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

Flexible dates? April scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Agrigento, Italy?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Agrigento are April, September, October, June. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Agrigento year-round?
Agrigento has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 9°C in January to 29°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.3 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Agrigento?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Agrigento are January (6.3/10), December (6.8/10), July (7.0/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Agrigento?
May is the wettest month in Agrigento, averaging about 175 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 2 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Agrigento?
July sees the most sun in Agrigento, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Agrigento a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Agrigento is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, September, October, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Agrigento calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Agrigento: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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