The climate of Catania
According to Whicheverhealth, Catania is – after the capital Palermo – the largest and most important city in Sicily. The city can be found in the central-eastern part of the island, at the foot of Mount Etna, on the Mediterranean Sea. Catania has a beautiful historic center, which was partly rebuilt with lava rock after several earthquakes and eruptions of Etna. The contrast between the black lava stone and the almost white sandstone makes the appearance of the historic center of Catania unique. There are also some special historical sights in the city, such as a Roman theater, a Roman amphitheater and the Castello Ursino. One of the most famous structures in the city is the Fontana dell’Elefante. Catania has a Mediterranean climate, with warm and sometimes hot summer months and cool but mild winter months. The winters are mild, with average daytime temperatures above ten degrees Celsius. However, there may be some precipitation during this period. The summer months, on the other hand, are very dry. The wettest month of the year is October, the driest July. July is the sunniest month of the year with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Hours of sunshine per day | Days of rainfall per month | Water temperature | ||
| January | 13℃ | 5℃ | 4 | 14 | 15℃ | |
| February | 13℃ | 5℃ | 5 | 12 | 15℃ | |
| March | 14℃ | 6℃ | 6 | 11 | 15℃ | |
| April | 17℃ | 8℃ | 7 | 9 | 16℃ | |
| May | 22℃ | 12℃ | 8 | 6 | 18℃ | |
| June | 26℃ | 16℃ | 10 | 4 | 22℃ | |
| July | 29℃ | 19℃ | 11 | 2 | 25℃ | |
| August | 30℃ | 19℃ | 10 | 3 | 26℃ | |
| September | 26℃ | 17℃ | 8 | 6 | 25℃ | |
| October | 22℃ | 13℃ | 6 | 11 | 22℃ | |
| November | 17℃ | 9℃ | 5 | 12 | 20℃ | |
| December | 14℃ | 7℃ | 4 | 14 | 17℃ |
The weather in Catania
Here you will find the weather forecast for Catania. View the current weather in Catania and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Catania. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Catania. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Catania? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
January weather
In January, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 13 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
February weather
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 13 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
March weather
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 14 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 6 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 17 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 8 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
May weather
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 12 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 6 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 26 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 16 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 10 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 4 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in July
In July, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 29 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 19 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 11 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 2 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in August
In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 30 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 19 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 10 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 3 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means little precipitation in this month.
The weather in September
In the month of September, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 26 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 17 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September in this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 6 days. If you look at the long-term averages, that means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 13 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in November
In November, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 17 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
December weather
In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in Catania is around 14 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 7 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
