Palermo in April
The weather in April
In April, Palermo averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 11° — mild weather by day. Expect around 56 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.
Days are 2.6° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 3.8°. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.
April scores 82/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Palermo.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:32 and sets at 19:42 local time, giving 13 h 10 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 67 minutes over the month.
In April, Saharan dust hazes the sky fairly often.
Why 82/100?
How the score for April is builtBeach score this month: 26/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in April
- Holy Week in CaltanissettaReligious festival · Mar–AprCaltanissetta
- Settimana Santa di EnnaReligious festival · Mar–AprEnna
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Palermo this month
Bagheria
Italy's best in April
Palermo in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Palermo?
April scores 82/100 for Palermo, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is Palermo in April?
Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 11°C in April.
Does it rain a lot in Palermo in April?
Palermo receives about 56 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 8 days.
Can you swim in Palermo in April?
The sea averages 16°C in April, cold for most swimmers.