Weather in Sicily in April

How April compares

April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Sicily and ranks 77th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Italy it is 1st of 16 (Italy in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Sicily is 5.8°C warmer by day and 6.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Sicily peaks at 19.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.6°C or more. Roughly 1 in 77 days top 25°C. Nights average 11.4°C; one night in ten drops to 9.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 29.5°C (2016-04-13) and the coldest night 4.4°C (1997-04-01).

Rain in April

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 45 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2003 with 113 mm, the driest 2018 with 6 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 15.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.2°C to 16.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:25 and sets about 19:35 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 44%.

Is April a good time to visit Sicily?

April is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Sicily on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Comfortable days, but pack for cool evenings

April suits travellers who prefer mild afternoons to strong heat. The warmest days reach around 23°C or more, so lighter clothing can be useful, but do not pack as though summer weather is assured. Only 1% of days reach 25°C, making reliable sunbathing warmth a poor reason to choose this month. After sunset, a jumper and jacket will be more useful than extra beachwear: the coldest nights fall to 9°C or below. Layers give you flexibility without needing separate wardrobes for daytime and evening. If your priority is being outdoors without much heat, these temperatures are a better fit than if you want warmth throughout the day and night.

Enough sunshine to enjoy, with flexible plans

About 7.2 hours of sunshine within 13 hours of daylight gives April plenty of scope for time outside, though you should not expect clear skies throughout your stay. Rain falls on about 8 days during the month, so a light waterproof is a sensible addition to your bag. Keep outdoor plans flexible rather than relying on every afternoon being dry. The balance suits a trip where sunshine is welcome but not essential to everything you want to do. Make use of brighter spells for sitting outside, and keep a warmer layer handy as the day cools. April is less suitable if uninterrupted dry weather is your main requirement.