Sicily weather in October
Sicily in October averages 16°C (61°F) and 66 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Sicily, October is the fifth warmest and the fifth wettest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (61°F)
13–20°C · 55–67°F
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Sicily like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Sicily in October?
A light rain jacket
About 66 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in Sicily is 3.7°C cooler than September and 23 mm wetter than it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
October in Sicily is 4.8°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (53°F).
Daylight in Sicily in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 11 hours 14 minutes in Sicily, rising about 07:12 and setting about 18:26 local time.
October ends 1 hour 9 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 31 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Sicily
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Sicily
What to read before you book.
Sicily weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 86 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 59 mm |
| March | 8°C / 47°F | 68 mm |
| April | 11°C / 51°F | 47 mm |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 26 mm |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 22 mm |
| July | 24°C / 76°F | 13 mm |
| August | 25°C / 76°F | 24 mm |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 43 mm |
| October | 16°C / 61°F | 66 mm |
| November | 11°C / 53°F | 72 mm |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 68 mm |
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FAQs about Sicily in October
October climate averages for Sicily, 1991–2020.
Sicily averages 16°C (61°F) in October, ranging from about 13°C (55°F) at night to 20°C (67°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 66 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 16°C (61°F) against 11°C (53°F) in November — 4.8°C warmer.
October is 3.7°C cooler than September, and 23 mm wetter.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 14 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 14 hours 45 minutes in June and 9 hours 35 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:12 and sunset about 18:26 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 9 minutes shorter than it starts.
