That’s why Palermo attracts tourists as a year-round destination, appealing to people seeking to escape from the cold weather in other European countries and also northern Italy. Temperatures around 5°C (42°F) are very rare, and in most areas of the city the temperature has never gone below 0°C (32°F). Snow is virtually unheard of, although an exceptional snowfall occurred on New Year’s Eve in 2014. Throughout most of the year, precipitation is scarce and mostly falls in the winter.

Spring and autumn are both very pleasant seasons to visit, characterized by warm temperatures and abundant sunshine. Autumn is warmer than spring, with summer-like conditions persisting well into November.

Summers, on the other hand, aren’t as hot as most Italian cities, even in northern Italy. However, when heat waves hit, the mercury can rise in the mid 40s’ (well over 104°F) and bring very extreme heat even at night. The record high is 46°C (115°F). Summer is also the driest part of the year and rain is extremely rare.