When to go to Sicily? Weather, climate, temperatures… The best period by region

Sicily's year-round mild climate makes it a "four-season" destination.

You can go there in summer to enjoy the superb beaches of the largest of the Mediterranean islands (25,711 km²) in front of Sardinia, or in autumn and spring to visit towns and villages or tackle nature trails without suffering too much. heat.

In winter, especially during the holiday season, temperatures can vary considerably between the coasts and inland.

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When is the best time to go to Palermo and the northern coast of Sicily?

With its sublime cathedral, its palaces and museums and its mild temperatures, the capital of Sicily is a destination that will delight couples and families alike.

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Stretching from Palermo to Messina, the northern coast of Sicily experiences mild winters and hot summers, tempered by the Mistral (

) and accentuated on certain days by the Sirocco.

With temperatures around 30°C, the months of July and August are perfect for enjoying the sublime beaches of the region, like those of

,

and

.

Pleasant temperatures in April, May, September and October are ideal for wandering away from the coastline, where there are vast tracts of farmland and vineyards producing some of Sicily's best wines.

The mountain roads through the Madonie and the Nebrodi also offer a wonderful insight into rural Sicilian life.

The north coast faces the Aeolian Islands, known for their volcanoes, black sand beaches and smoking fumaroles.

Of the seven islands of the archipelago, Stromboli and Vulcano are the most volcanic, while Salina is the greenest.

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When is the best time to go to Taormina and the east coast of Sicily?

Symbol of the city of the same name, the ancient theater of Taormina offers a spectacular view of Mount Etna, an essential site to visit in northeastern Sicily.

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Dominated by the majestic Etna volcano, the east coast of Sicily is attractive in many ways and this, over the seasons, according to your desires for discovery.

Towns and villages in the region range from small hamlets to the chic resort town of

, which also has a remarkable amphitheater.

Suitable for swimming between July and September, when the thermometer is close to 32°C, the beaches in this part of the island are made up of pebbles or sand.

The most beautiful are located south of

, notably that of Calamosche, on the edge of the

nature reserve .

Many towns in eastern Sicily were already prosperous when the Greeks first landed on the island, at

.

played an

important role in the life of many of these cities, as evidenced by

and the villages located on the slopes of the volcano, which are ideally discovered in spring or early autumn.

North of Etna, the

will delight hiking enthusiasts, with their isolated villages such as Savoca and Forza d'Agro, known for having served as the setting for the famous film The Godfather.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the towns of

, destroyed by an earthquake in 1693 before being rebuilt at the height of the Baroque period, are also worth a visit.

When is the best time to go to Agrigento and the west and south coasts of Sicily?

Composed of surprising undulating cavities cut into the side of an immaculate cliff, the Scala dei Turchi attracts many tourists who come to bask there every year.

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Western Sicily offers very varied landscapes, ranging from the fertile lands of the interior to the small pebble beaches of the coastline of the

nature reserve .

On the northwestern tip, the white sand of

beach will delight travelers looking for seaside pleasures in summer.

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and the picturesque towns of

,

and

, spring and autumn are best to escape the strong summer heat.

The south of the island has miles of virgin beaches, dotted with fishing villages, like

and

.

Further west, the

nature reserve will delight nature lovers who can venture there in spring or early autumn.

From

, where temperatures fluctuate between 24°C and 28°C between May and June, you can explore the Greek ruins of the Valley of the Temples and the steps of

i, a surprising staircase carved into the side of an immaculate cliff.

Off the southern coast, the islands of

,

,

and

will delight seabed enthusiasts who can dive in water at 26°C from July to September.

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