Weather In Catania

The climate of Catania is a typical Mediterranean or coastal climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers. The weather can be very changeable from autumn through to spring, in marked contrast to the settled and sunny weather of summer.

Hot summers

Catania sizzles during the summer, with temperatures often soaring to 40C, making it the hottest city in Italy. July and August usually have the highest temperatures, along with continuous blue skies and up to ten or eleven hours of sunshine. The heat is moderated somewhat by the coastal sea breezes, making it more bearable, but the nights can be warm and sometimes humid.

During the winter months, the weather is less certain, with cloudy, rainy days alternating with spells of mild and sunny conditions. Sunshine still averages from four to five hours a day and temperatures are mild year-round. Travelling during the off-season is worth considering if you wish to avoid the sweaty summer months and benefit from the lower prices and fewer crowds.

Average Temperature (°C)

30 22 15 8 0

Jan 10.1

Feb 10.6

Mar 12.3

Apr 14.8

May 18.7

Jun 22.9

Jul 26.0

Aug 26.2

Sep 23.5

Oct 19.5

Nov 15.0

Dec 11.7

Rainfall (mm)

110 82 55 28 0

Jan 91.6

Feb 59.0

Mar 55.7

Apr 37.3

May 18.0

Jun 5.5

Jul 4.8

Aug 11.7

Sep 39.7

Oct 93.2

Nov 92.3

Dec 100.8