Climate Insights for Agrigento
Sicily, Italy
Climate Overview
The climate in Agrigento is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 521 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 118 mm of rainfall. Agrigento is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Agrigento is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 20.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 4.7 in of rainfall. Agrigento is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Agrigento vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Agrigento sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 85°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 53°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Agrigento is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 521 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 118 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 118 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Agrigento is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.6 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4.6 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Agrigento is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Agrigento is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Agrigento is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 33 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Agrigento is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 49°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Agrigento based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Agrigento based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.