February · Italy
Best time to visit Palermo in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Palermo in February
Average temperature 12°C, 64 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Palermo scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Palermo layers Arab, Norman and baroque Sicily around its markets, cathedral and the beaches of Mondello.
February in Palermo — reliably good (5th best month)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 64 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Palermo in February?
- In February, Palermo averages 12°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Palermo?
- February earns a 8.1/10 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 February?
- Expect about 64 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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