Climate Insights for Messina

Sicily, Italy

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
10°C low51°F low
Wettest
November
110 mm rain4.3 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Messina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 749 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 110 mm of rainfall. Messina 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 10°C.The climate in Messina is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 29.5 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 4.3 in of rainfall. Messina 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 51°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 10°FebMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°MarMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°AprMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°MayMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 16°JunMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 21°JulMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 24°SepMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 22°OctMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 19°NovMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 15°DecMax: 15°Average: 14°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 56°FAverage: 53°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 51°FMarMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 59°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 74°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 75°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 72°FAverage: 69°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 59°FAverage: 57°FMin: 54°F
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Messina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 28°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Messina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 51°F to 83°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 53°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.7inFebPrecipitation: 2.6inMarPrecipitation: 3.9inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inJunPrecipitation: 0.8inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSepPrecipitation: 2.1inOctPrecipitation: 3inNovPrecipitation: 4.3inDecPrecipitation: 3.6in
Precipitation

Messina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 749 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 110 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 13 mm. That's 97 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.Messina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.5 in. That's 3.8 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Messina 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 December, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Messina 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 December, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan12°53°F
Feb12°54°F
Mar13°55°F
Apr15°59°F
May18°65°F
Jun23°74°F
Jul26°79°F
Aug26°79°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct20°69°F
Nov17°62°F
Dec14°57°F

The best time to visit Messina is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Messina is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 83°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 51°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 Messina 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 Messina 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
10 °C51 °F
14 °C56 °F
16 km/h10 mph
95 mm3.7 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C51 °F
14 °C57 °F
15 km/h9 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
15 °C59 °F
15 km/h9 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
25 °C77 °F
10 km/h6 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
26 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
22 °C72 °F
13 km/h8 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
15 °C60 °F
19 °C65 °F
14 km/h9 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C54 °F
15 °C59 °F
16 km/h10 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in