Palermo in March
Good time to visit
March feels like Palermo waking up from winter. The weather's getting cooperative, prices are still reasonable, and you can actually sit outside for aperitivo without freezing.
Weather
March marks the real start of spring with temperatures climbing to 18°C during the day and 11°C at night. Rain becomes less frequent with about 7 wet days, and the Mediterranean humidity starts to feel pleasant rather than oppressive.
18°C high11°C low7 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$75/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Easter celebrations
- •Spring equinox festivals
March Tips
- •Easter week brings elaborate processions - book restaurants early
- •Weather can still be unpredictable, pack both shorts and a light jacket
- •This is when locals start eating gelato again - follow their lead
All Months
April through June is perfect — warm but not scorching, with fewer crowds than summer. The almond blossoms bloom in March if you catch them early, painting the countryside pink and white.
September through November brings the best weather. Temperatures hover around 24°C, the sea is still warm for swimming at Mondello, and locals return from August hibernation. October is particularly lovely.
Avoid July and August unless you enjoy 35°C heat and melting gelato. Many locals flee to the mountains, leaving behind a ghost town of tourist restaurants and overpriced hotels. The city shuts down for ferragosto in mid-August.
Winter is mild but wet. December through February sees temperatures around 15°C with frequent rain. But hotel prices drop by half, and you'll have the Cappella Palatina almost to yourself.
Palermo Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
6/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
5/10
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