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Palermo in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Palermo in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Palermo, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Palermo in February 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Palermo in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +15°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 74 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Palermo has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Palermo in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Palermo for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of +8°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +16°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +12°C.

Is Palermo warm or cold in February?

Palermo is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +15°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is one of the coolest months in Palermo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Palermo in February

Palermo weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+15°C+15°C+16°C
Min. temperature
+1°C+3°C+4°C
Max. temperature
+24°C+25°C+29°C
Rainfall
84 mm74 mm92 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%76%74%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1015 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
346
Cloudy days
201717
Rainy days
878
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +15°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 84 mm to 74 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. Winds are stronger in comparison to January, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Palermo in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Palermo is gradually decreasing during February, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Palermo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 126 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 52 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Palermo wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 8 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last February in Palermo?

This is the weather in Palermo in February 2023:
1 February
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+12°C
2 February
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+15°C
3 February
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+15°C
4 February
☀️
+19°C
5 February
☁️
+18°C
6 February
☁️
+16°C
7 February
☁️
+15°C
8 February
☀️
+14°C
9 February
☀️
+16°C
10 February
☀️
+17°C
11 February
☀️
+16°C
12 February
☁️
+16°C
13 February
☁️
+15°C
14 February
☁️
+17°C
15 February
🌧️
+17°C
16 February
🌧️
+12°C
17 February
☁️
+15°C
18 February
☀️
+18°C
19 February
☁️
+18°C
20 February
☁️
+19°C
21 February
☁️
+16°C
22 February
🌧️
+15°C
23 February
☀️
+15°C
24 February
☁️
+17°C
25 February
☀️
+17°C
26 February
☁️
+14°C
27 February
🌧️
+11°C
28 February
☁️
+12°C
In February 2023 Palermo had 10 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Palermo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Palermo in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2018 (+15°C) and the highest in 1990 (+22°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 223 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palermo in February:

Is February a good time to visit Palermo?

It’s always a good time to visit Palermo, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Palermo in February?

February has mild temperatures in Palermo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Palermo rainy in February?

Palermo is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Palermo in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Palermo in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Italy

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Monthly weather in Palermo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Palermo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.