Verdict: Excellent month
Palermo Weather in October
October hits the sweet spot in Palermo — highs around 24°C (75°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Expect showers on roughly 10 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, October is one of the best months of the year to be in Palermo.
Average high
24°C / 75°F
Average low
17°C / 63°F
Rain days
~10
Precipitation
89 mm
What to pack for Palermo in October
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
October against the rest of the year
Warmest in Palermo: Jul (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (15°C / 59°F) · Wettest: Nov (~14 rain days)
15°
9°
Jan
16°
9°
Feb
16°
10°
Mar
18°
12°
Apr
23°
15°
May
27°
20°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
31°
24°
Aug
28°
21°
Sep
24°
17°
Oct
20°
14°
Nov
16°
11°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)