Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Sicily in February
Sicily in February suits a cool-weather break, not a beach holiday. Average daytime highs of 14.6°C make time outdoors appealing with the right layers, but nights fall to 7.4°C and the sea is cold at 14.5°C. For a UK traveller, the draw is milder afternoons rather than reliable warmth. Go if you are happy to adjust plans around rain and spend evenings in a jacket; choose another month if swimming is central to the trip.
Long-term climate averages for Catania (east coast), not a forecast · 1991-2020
Sicily, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Catania (east coast).
- Average daytime high
- 14.6°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.4°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.7°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 14.5°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.7h
- 54% of 10.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 60 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 22.7°C
- 2020-02-11
- Record low 1991-2020
- 1.1°C
- 2008-02-18
- Flight from London
- ≈ 3 h 12 min
- 1936 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Sicily and ranks 76th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Italy it is 1st of 16 (Italy in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Sicily is 6.7°C warmer by day and 5.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Sicily peaks at 14.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.7°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 7.4°C; one night in ten drops to 4.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 22.7°C (2020-02-11) and the coldest night 1.1°C (2008-02-18).
Rain in February
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 60 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2015 with 166 mm, the driest 1995 with 4 mm. Humidity averages 75%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 14.5°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.9°C to 15.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:50 and sets about 17:38 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 46%.
Is February a good time to visit Sicily?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Sicily on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable for exploring, with layers
February is near the cool end of Sicily's year, so pack for changing conditions rather than summer. The warmest 10% of days reach 17.7°C or more, which can make an afternoon outdoors more comfortable, but that is not the everyday expectation. Keep a jumper and jacket handy even when the day starts bright. After dark, the average low is 7.4°C, while the coldest 10% of nights drop to 4.3°C or below. Closed shoes and an extra layer are sensible for evenings. This weather suits travellers who prefer walking without summer heat and do not mind dressing warmly when they stop or head out after sunset.
Leave room for rain and skip the swimming plans
Rain is a reason to keep your itinerary flexible, not to rule February out. There are about 7 rainy days, so bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing on wet ground. Avoid making every outdoor plan dependent on a particular day staying dry. The sea is a clearer limitation: at an average of 14.5°C, it is cold rather than inviting for a casual holiday swim. Even its year-to-year range of 14°C to 15°C leaves little room for a warm-water surprise. Coastal time is better planned around being beside the water than getting into it. If swimming matters more than walking, February is a poor fit.
A little perspective
Sicily through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2°C | 7.5°C | 15.2°C | 5.0 | 75 | 8 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 14.6°C | 7.4°C | 14.5°C | 5.7 | 60 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 16.8°C | 8.9°C | 14.6°C | 6.4 | 58 | 8 | 1% |
| April | 19.3°C | 11.4°C | 15.6°C | 7.2 | 45 | 8 | 1% |
| May | 23.8°C | 15.3°C | 18.2°C | 8.9 | 28 | 4 | 32% |
| Junebest | 28.5°C | 19.6°C | 21.8°C | 11.4 | 19 | 3 | 88% |
| Julybest | 31.7°C | 22.4°C | 25.0°C | 13.1 | 8 | 2 | 100% |
| Augustbest | 32.0°C | 23.1°C | 26.4°C | 11.7 | 14 | 3 | 100% |
| September | 27.5°C | 20.0°C | 25.2°C | 8.1 | 52 | 7 | 81% |
| October | 23.4°C | 16.6°C | 22.6°C | 5.9 | 71 | 8 | 27% |
| November | 18.9°C | 12.6°C | 19.6°C | 5.0 | 68 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 15.4°C | 9.2°C | 16.8°C | 4.8 | 66 | 8 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Sicily in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Sicily hot in February?
Sicily is cool in February: the average daytime high is 14.6°C and nights average 7.4°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Sicily in February?
The sea around Sicily averages 14.5°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Sicily in February?
Sicily sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 60 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2015 (166 mm) and the driest was 1995 (4 mm).
How sunny is Sicily in February?
Sicily gets around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Sicily compare with the UK in February?
Sicily is on average 6.7°C warmer than London by day in February (14.6°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Sicily?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Sicily reached 22.7°C on 2020-02-11, and the coldest night dropped to 1.1°C on 2008-02-18.
Is Sicily much warmer than London in February?
Sicily's average daytime high is 14.6°C, compared with London's 7.9°C - a difference of 6.7°C. That is a useful lift for daytime outings, but it still means cool-weather clothing rather than a summer wardrobe.
How much sunshine can I expect?
February averages about 5.7 hours of sunshine within 10.6 hours of daylight. There is scope for bright spells and time outdoors, but do not read that average as a promise of clear skies throughout your stay.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Catania (Catania (east coast)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C