Month guide · Palermo · Italy
Palermo in September
What September is really like in Palermo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Palermo. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still hot with a warm sea; pilgrims climb Monte Pellegrino by night early in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with August (31°C (88°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:48
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:15
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Autumn (September–November). A warm sea into October, Le Vie dei Tesori openings and marzipan fruit for the Day of the Dead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Acchianata — night pilgrimage up Monte Pellegrino to Santa Rosalia's sanctuary (night of 3–4 September)
- Le Vie dei Tesori — openings of normally closed buildings (usually weekends from September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Mondello
Mondello beach
Go on a weekday morning; on summer weekends half of Palermo heads to the beach and traffic jams build on the road from the city.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Free
- Iconic
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Nature · Monte Pellegrino
Monte Pellegrino and the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia
The 606-metre headland that Goethe praised as the most beautiful promontory in the world rises between the city and Mondello.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Free
- Active
- History
Garden · Kalsa
Orto Botanico
Pair it with Villa Giulia, the 18th-century public garden next door, for a shady afternoon with children.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- 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
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Palermo.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 20°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Palermo?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Palermo?
It is one of the best months to visit Palermo. Still hot with a warm sea; pilgrims climb Monte Pellegrino by night early in the month.
+How warm is Palermo in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palermo in September?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.