April · Italy
Best time to visit Palermo in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palermo in April
Average temperature 16°C, 48 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
9.5/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Palermo scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 48 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palermo layers Arab, Norman and baroque Sicily around its markets, cathedral and the beaches of Mondello.
April in Palermo tops the year's climate scores
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Palermo at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palermo in April?
- In April, Palermo averages 16°C, 48 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Palermo?
- April earns a 9.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Palermo in April?
- Expect about 48 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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