For slightly warmer weather, head to the southeast of the island that tends to be milder and drier than the northwest coast. Temperatures rarely drop below 16°C, but the warmest time of the year is from June to September. You can look forward to temperature highs of 27°C in July and August.
What is the sunniest part of Sicily?
Italy's sunniest city is Catania in Sicily, which gets an average of 347 hours of sunshine per month and enjoys an annual average temperature of 18 degrees celsius. This beautiful city is the second largest in Sicily behind Palermo and has plenty to see all year round under the glorious sunshine.
Which side of Sicily has better beaches?
The east coast Ionian Riviera has some of Sicily's most picturesque pebbly and sandy beaches including those of Isola Bella, Mazzaro', Giardini Naxos and Letojanni (below Taormina).
What part of Sicily has the best weather?
What is the most luxurious town in Sicily?
TaorminaTaormina is a world-renowned premier resort town, and the most expensive destination in Sicily, but with many lodging and restaurant options, and excursions.
Is Palermo safe for American tourists?
Travelers ask, is Sicily safe? Yes, it is safe for tourists, and Palermo is also safe. Use the Palerma safety tips we've highlighted and you'll be safe and happy while here. The risk of encountering a petty thief really is low compared to other large cities and Palermo is worth visiting.
Is it worth staying in Catania Sicily?
While it doesn't attract the same kind of attention as Palermo, Catania's unheralded delights are worth exploration: fine architecture, bustling markets, lively cultural events and centuries of history dating to the city's beginnings as a modest Greek colony.
What is special about Catania?
Catania today is the industrial, logistical, and commercial center of Sicily. Its airport, the Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, is the largest in Southern Italy. The central "old town" of Catania features exuberant late-baroque architecture, prompted after the 1693 earthquake, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.