Best time to visit Mondello
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.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Mondello
25 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Mondello).
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Palermo from the sea : Sailing tour with Sicilian aperitif - 2
Palermo Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour - 3
Full Day Palermo Boat Tour with Palermo Experiences - 4
Private Boat Tour Palermo Mondello Capo Gallo Reserve 8 hours - 5
Montepellegrino And Mondello Half Day Excursion - 6
Boat excursion in Palermo with aperitif - 7
Private Palermo & Monreale Historical Tour - 8
Palermo : Mondello and Capo Gallo Boat Tour with Snacks and Drinks - 9
Private Tour from Palermo to Monreale, Santa Rosalia and Mondello - 10
Tour Monreale and Mondello half day (4 hour) - 11
Boat Tour Mondello and Gulf of Palermo, with Aperitif (4 hours) - 12
Exclusive Boat Tour Along the Palermo Coast Baia Mondello - 13
Cook with a Sicilian Nonna: private Terrace near Palermo sea. - 14
Palermo : Luxury Boat Tour with Snacks and Snorkeling - 15
Palermo & Mondello: Vintage Fiat 500 Sightseeing Tour - 16
Full Day Boat Tour Palermo and Mondello - 17
3-Days Tour to discover Western Sicily: Culture, Colors & Flavors, from Palermo - 18Half Day Private Boat Tour Palermo and Mondello
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Aperitivo on Monte Gallo with a Hermit - 20
Private Boat Tour Palermo - 21
Quad Tour in Palermo: Adventure, Scenery, and Sicilian Flavors - 22
Full-day catamaran tour in Palermo: boat experience with lunch - 23
Private Short (4H) Sunset Sailing Tour & Aperitif in Capo Gallo - 24
Palermo half day tour, (4 hour) - 25
Shared Short (4H) Morning Sailing Tour & Light Lunch in Mondello
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
Similar climatesPalermo99% · Altavilla Milicia98% · Naples93%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Mondello (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 Mondello'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 | 9–15 | 13 | 11 | 135 | 12.3 | 71% | 17 | 183 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | 9–16 | 14 | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 67% | 16 | 198 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 10–16 | 15 | 12 | 154 | 12.8 | 68% | 17 | 227 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 12–19 | 17 | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 64% | 16 | 233 | 6 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 16–23 | 24 | 9 | 87 | 9.7 | 66% | 14 | 276 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 20–28 | 29 | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 60% | 13 | 296 | 8 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jul | 23–31 | 34 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 53% | 12 | 322 | 9 | Quiet | 6 |
| Aug | 24–31 | 34 | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 54% | 14 | 295 | 8 | Quiet | 5 |
| Sep | 21–28 | 30 | 10 | 95 | 9.5 | 61% | 14 | 248 | 6 | Peak | 7 |
| Oct | 18–24 | 25 | 10 | 109 | 10.9 | 64% | 14 | 214 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 14–20 | 20 | 14 | 158 | 11.3 | 69% | 16 | 183 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Dec | 11–17 | 15 | 11 | 144 | 13.1 | 71% | 17 | 173 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
UV Index in Mondello by Month
UV index in Mondello peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in January. June, July, August 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
9/1016–23°C · 9 rain days (87h) · 276 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
June
9/1020–28°C (feels 29°C) · 4 rain days (42h) · 296 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
April
8/1012–19°C (feels 17°C) · 8 rain days (93h) · 233 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
7/109–15°C (feels 13°C) · 11 rain days (135h) · 183 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
February
8/109–16°C (feels 14°C) · 6 rain days (83h) · 198 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
March
7/1010–16°C (feels 15°C) · 12 rain days (154h) · 227 sun hours · 68% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
July
6/1023–31°C (feels 34°C) · 2 rain days (25h) · 322 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
5/1024–31°C (feels 34°C) · 4 rain days (35h) · 295 sun hours · 54% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
September
7/1021–28°C (feels 30°C) · 10 rain days (95h) · 248 sun hours · 61% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 6 (high)
October
8/1018–24°C · 10 rain days (109h) · 214 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
November
7/1014–20°C · 14 rain days (158h) · 183 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
7/1011–17°C (feels 15°C) · 11 rain days (144h) · 173 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Mondello
When is the best time to visit Mondello?
May is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–23°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, June, April.
What is the worst time to visit Mondello?
August is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 24–31°C (4 rainy days).
Is Mondello 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 Mondello?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in September. 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 Mondello have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and June (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Mondello 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 7, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 2. June, July, August 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 Mondello in July?
July is the peak UV month in Mondello, 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 Mondello 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. May is the worst case: typical days average UV 7 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 8 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, April, May, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Mondello bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: July. The worst month is June with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (fair); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 14 µg/m³ (moderate) 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.