Month guide · Palermo · Italy
Palermo in June
What June is really like in Palermo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Palermo. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Beach season starts; days are hot but evenings in the piazzas are pleasant.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Palermo: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (24°C (75°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:31
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny and humid, with sirocco heatwaves, beach life at Mondello and the Festino in July.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Palermo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Via Maqueda and Quattro Canti
Quattro Canti
The Baroque crossroads where Via Maqueda meets Via Vittorio Emanuele divides the old town into its four historic quarters.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- After dark
Architecture · Via Maqueda and Quattro Canti
Teatro Massimo
Take the guided tour if you cannot catch a performance; the steps outside are a classic evening meeting point.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Iconic
- Rainy day
- After dark
Market · Albergheria and Ballarò
Ballarò market
Palermo's oldest street market stretches through the Albergheria from Piazza Casa Professa towards Corso Tukory, with stalls piled with swordfish, citrus, aubergines and spices and vendors calling out their prices in dialect, a tradition known as the abbanniata.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Shopping
Landmark · Via Maqueda and Quattro Canti
Fontana Pretoria
Combine it with La Martorana and San Cataldo, which face the neighbouring Piazza Bellini.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Photo spot
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Palermo.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Palermo?
One of the best months to visit Palermo. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Palermo?
It is one of the best months to visit Palermo. Beach season starts; days are hot but evenings in the piazzas are pleasant.
+How warm is Palermo in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palermo in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.