2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Palermo in March

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

March is a wet time to visit Palermo. Palermo has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 9°C, and approximately 17 rainy days per month.

Avg High

16°C

Avg Low

9°C

Rainy days

17days

Daylight

11.9h

Is March a good time to visit Palermo?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:19 AM

Sunset

6:14 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 15°C 8°C 3 Good
February 16°C 9°C 2 Good
March 16°C 9°C 17 Wet
April 18°C 12°C 9 Excellent (best)
May 24°C 16°C 5 Excellent (best)
June 25°C 18°C 1 Excellent (best)
July 29°C 21°C 4 Good
August 31°C 23°C 1 Good
September 27°C 21°C 13 Excellent (best)
October 22°C 16°C 8 Excellent (best)
November 20°C 13°C 10 Good
December 16°C 10°C 12 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for March

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is March a good time to visit Palermo? +

March is typically Wet for visiting Palermo, with average highs of 16°C and around 17 rainy days.

What should I pack for Palermo in March? +

With highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Palermo in March? +

Palermo typically sees around 17 rainy days in March.

How many hours of daylight are there in Palermo in March? +

In March, Palermo gets approximately 11.9 hours of daylight per day.

Is March peak season in Palermo? +

No, March is not peak season in Palermo. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Palermo? +

The best months to visit Palermo are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Rome)

Last Updated: January 2026

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