Month guide · Palermo · Italy
Palermo in February
What February is really like in Palermo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Still mild, with almond blossom in the countryside and low prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Palermo: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (15°C (59°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild with occasional storms, low prices and quiet monuments; arancine day on 13 December.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival events in Palermo and nearby towns (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Albergheria and Ballarò
Palazzo dei Normanni and the Palatine Chapel
The Norman kings' palace, today the seat of the Sicilian Regional Assembly, holds the Cappella Palatina, consecrated in 1140, where gold Byzantine mosaics cover the walls and a wooden muqarnas ceiling made by Arab craftsmen is painted with scenes of court life.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Landmark · Via Maqueda and Quattro Canti
Quattro Canti
Pass by early in the morning and again after dark, when the facades are lit and the traffic eases.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- After dark
Architecture · Via Maqueda and Quattro Canti
Teatro Massimo
Opened in 1897, Italy's largest opera house is a neoclassical temple with a grand stairway guarded by bronze lions; its steps appear in the final scene of The Godfather Part III.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- After dark
Market · Albergheria and Ballarò
Ballarò market
Go mid-morning, keep bags zipped and eat as you go: a paper cone of panelle or a grilled octopus tentacle costs a few euros.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 9°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Palermo?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Palermo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Palermo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still mild, with almond blossom in the countryside and low prices.
+How warm is Palermo in February?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palermo in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.