The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea - Sicily, territorially belongs to Italy . Separated from the mainland by a narrow canal, Sicily is also washed by the warm waters of the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas. Tourists planning a trip to the southern island, are interested in the question: what is the weather in Sicily?
Weather in Sicily by months
For the subtropical Mediterranean climate of the Italian island is characterized by a damp, very warm summer and a short mild winter. The difference in seasonal temperature indexes is insignificant: the thermometer column in the hottest months of the year - in July and August rarely exceeds +30 degrees (although in some years it rises to 40 degrees), the minimum air temperature in Sicily in the coastal part in the coldest winter months + 10 ... + 12 degrees. And if during this period in the mountainous part of the island where the subzero temperatures predominate, in the midst of the ski season, then on the coast it is convenient to stroll in a fairly light garment. In March, the island is ruled by sirocco - the wind of the desert, so this month is not very suitable for recreation. But already in April the weather is warm enough. Many tourists choose to travel to Sicily April-May, when there is no exhausting heat, and the lush island vegetation is especially fresh.
The weather in September and early October is also warm, but there is no summer stuffiness. Warm water during the hot months makes bathing especially comfortable. From the second half of October, rainy weather begins to prevail, and in November the seasonal wind of the sirocco dominates the island.
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Beach season in Sicily
Due to the prevalence of sunny days in the year, the number of which exceeds the number of cloudless days, even in the south of continental Italy and in Southern France, Sicily is considered a particularly comfortable place for a beach holiday. The tourist season here begins in May and lasts until October. Although, as noted above, many seasoned tourists choose to rest April or October, when the temperature of the sea near the coast of Sicily is quite suitable for swimming. At this time at the resorts a little rest, and the cost of permits is much lower than in the summer. In addition, this period is the most convenient for those who combine classic beach holidays with visiting numerous local attractions.
The period from July to August is the high season in Sicily. Thousands of tourists from all over the world stay on the island to occupy its long beaches, having a sandy, pebble and even stony surface. The water temperature in Sicily varies slightly by month in the beach season: in May it is 22 - 23 degrees, in the summer months, warming up to 28 - 30 degrees, resembles fresh milk. Bathing in warm water saves from the summer heat, so tourists who have chosen to relax on an Italian island summer period, prefer to spend time on the beaches in the vicinity of the water from morning till late evening.
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Low Season in Sicily
From November to the end of March in Sicily there is a significant decline in tourist activity, as it becomes colder, and the amount of precipitation increases. But at this time on the island the lowest prices, so a budget holiday can afford those tourists for whom a trip to Sicily in the holiday season is not available. The period is great for exploring the cultural and historical sights . A big bonus for holidaymakers in December is that this month is the harvesting of citrus fruits, which you can enjoy from the heart!
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