Catania, Italy Climate & Monthly Averages
Catania has a Mediterranean climate. July is the hottest month, averaging 91° by day; January is the coldest at 59°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Catania's climate
Catania runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 7 mm (0.3 in) while the wet season peaks in October at 4.1 inches (104 mm). Highs range from 59°F (15°C) to 91°F (33°C).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
January is the coolest month, with highs of 59°F (15°C) and lows near 46°F (8°C). At its warmest, in July, Catania runs to 91°F (33°C) in the afternoon and back to 74°F (24°C) by dawn. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 114°F (45°C) and the lowest daily minimum 32°F (0°C).
Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through May.
2 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running July through August. Relative humidity averages 67% across the year, drier than about 75% of the cities we track. Precipitation concentrates in October - 4.1 inches (104 mm) on 8 days - and thins out by July.
More climate facts for Catania
- Hottest month: July - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 59°F (15°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 114°F (45°C) high · 32°F (0°C) low
- Wettest month: October (8 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 17°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 67%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
Best time to visit Catania
April to May and September to October is the sweet spot for Catania - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 71°F (21°C) in the afternoon and around 7 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
What to pack
Pack for Catania with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 91°F (33°C) with 74°F (24°C).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59° | 46° | 7 | 1.8 in | 8.3 h/day | 9.8 h | 22% | 72% |
| February | 61° | 47° | 7 | 2.6 in | 8.8 h/day | 10.8 h | 26% | 71% |
| March | 63° | 49° | 9 | 2.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 11.9 h | 28% | 70% |
| April | 68° | 54° | 5 | 1.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 13.1 h | 17% | 68% |
| May | 75° | 60° | 5 | 1.6 in | 12.2 h/day | 14.2 h | 17% | 66% |
| June | 84° | 69° | 3 | 0.8 in | 13.4 h/day | 14.7 h | 9% | 59% |
| July | 91° | 74° | 1 | 0.3 in | 13.9 h/day | 14.5 h | 3% | 54% |
| August | 90° | 75° | 2 | 0.5 in | 12.5 h/day | 13.6 h | 8% | 57% |
| September | 83° | 70° | 8 | 1.7 in | 10.8 h/day | 12.4 h | 25% | 67% |
| October | 76° | 63° | 8 | 4.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 11.1 h | 26% | 73% |
| November | 68° | 56° | 10 | 3.6 in | 8.1 h/day | 10.1 h | 32% | 75% |
| December | 62° | 49° | 6 | 1.5 in | 7.8 h/day | 9.6 h | 19% | 73% |
Catania month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Catania's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
February
- Rain
- 7 days
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
- Daylight
- 10.8 h
March
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.0 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
April
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
May
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h
- Daylight
- 14.2 h
June
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.4 h
- Daylight
- 14.7 h
July
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 13.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.5 h
August
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 12.5 h
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
September
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.8 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
- Daylight
- 11.1 h
November
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 8.1 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
December
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 7.8 h
- Daylight
- 9.6 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Catania's coolest part of the year: January, February, December.
Seasonal weather under Catania's sunnier skies
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Catania is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 69°F (20°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season. Daylight is generous - around 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Catania runs hot: 88°F (31°C) by day, 73°F (23°C) after dark, and precipitation is sparse, near 1.6 inches (41 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 13.3 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Catania settles into easy warmth, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (24°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 60°F (16°C), nights near 47°F (8°C), and expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
How unusual is Catania?
- Catania sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 66°F (19°C) as an annual average, 22.2 inches (563 mm) of precipitation and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Catania temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.