Best time to visit Catania
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Catania
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Etna Tour Silvestri Craters Tasting 4 Wines Lunch in the Cellar - 2
Catania Street Food & Market Tour feat. Hidden Lava Cave - 3
Volcano Etna Tour Wine Tasting Lunch in the Cellar Transfer - 4
Mt. Etna Sunset Experience - Breathtaking Adventure from Catania - 5
Etna Tour in 4x4 - 6
Sicilian Adventure Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Catania Port
Last refreshed 2026-06-08.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Catania (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Catania's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8–15 | 13 | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 63% | 18 | 197 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Feb | 8–17 | 14 | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 58% | 18 | 198 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 9–17 | 15 | 10 | 112 | 11.2 | 59% | 19 | 228 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 12–20 | 18 | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 57% | 19 | 236 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 16–24 | 23 | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 54% | 18 | 278 | 6 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 21–29 | 29 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 45% | 18 | 299 | 8 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 24–33 | 33 | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 41% | 18 | 324 | 9 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 24–33 | 34 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 43% | 18 | 294 | 8 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 21–29 | 30 | 7 | 63 | 9.0 | 53% | 18 | 245 | 6 | Busy | 8 |
| Oct | 17–25 | 25 | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 59% | 16 | 220 | 4 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 14–21 | 20 | 10 | 117 | 11.7 | 65% | 18 | 184 | 2 | Moderate | 8 |
| Dec | 10–17 | 15 | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 66% | 17 | 184 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
UV Index in Catania by Month
UV index in Catania peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in January. June, July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
10/1016–24°C · 6 rain days (64h) · 278 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
April
9/1012–20°C (feels 18°C) · 6 rain days (75h) · 236 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
9/1017–25°C · 7 rain days (83h) · 220 sun hours · 59% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
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January
8/108–15°C (feels 13°C) · 6 rain days (72h) · 197 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
9/108–17°C (feels 14°C) · 5 rain days (55h) · 198 sun hours · 58% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
8/109–17°C (feels 15°C) · 10 rain days (112h) · 228 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
June
9/1021–29°C · 2 rain days (25h) · 299 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
July
6/1024–33°C · 1 rain days (17h) · 324 sun hours · 41% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
6/1024–33°C (feels 34°C) · 2 rain days (15h) · 294 sun hours · 43% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
8/1021–29°C · 7 rain days (63h) · 245 sun hours · 53% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
November
8/1014–21°C · 10 rain days (117h) · 184 sun hours · 65% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
8/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 6 rain days (66h) · 184 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Catania
When is the best time to visit Catania?
May is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–24°C (6 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, April, October.
What is the worst time to visit Catania?
August is the lowest-scoring month (6/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 24–33°C (2 rainy days).
Is Catania too hot in summer?
3 months (July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Catania?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Catania have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 10/10, crowd index 15) and February (climate 9/10, crowd index 3) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Catania by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 6, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 2. June, July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Catania in July?
July is the peak UV month in Catania, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Catania on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 10 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, June, August, September, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Catania bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 9 months: February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 12 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 18 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.