Climate Insights for Catania
Sicily, Italy
Climate Overview
The climate in Catania is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 537 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 83 mm of rainfall. Catania is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Catania is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 21.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.3 in of rainfall. Catania is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Catania vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Catania vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Catania is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 537 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 73 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.Catania is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. October and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 2.9 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
Catania is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Catania is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Catania is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 51 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Catania is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°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 Catania 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 Catania 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.