Messina climate
Messina (Sicily, Italy) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C67 °F, and about 666 mm26 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Messina climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1458 | 1151 | 1355 | 803.1 |
| Feb | 1458 | 1050 | 1254 | 732.9 |
| Mar | 1661 | 1253 | 1457 | 622.5 |
| Apr | 1966 | 1457 | 1661 | 441.7 |
| May | 2373 | 1763 | 2068 | 240.9 |
| Jun | 2882 | 2171 | 2576 | 200.8 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2576 | 2882 | 120.5 |
| Aug | 3189 | 2578 | 2883 | 170.7 |
| Sep | 2882 | 2373 | 2577 | 642.5 |
| Oct | 2475 | 2067 | 2271 | 823.2 |
| Nov | 2067 | 1661 | 1864 | 953.7 |
| Dec | 1661 | 1254 | 1457 | 953.8 |
| Year | 3189 | 1050 | 2067 | 66626 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 69% | 2.1 | 9:47 |
| Feb | 77% | 70% | 2.9 | 10:43 |
| Mar | 77% | 63% | 4.2 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 76% | 58% | 5.5 | 13:09 |
| May | 71% | 51% | 6.7 | 14:13 |
| Jun | 65% | 36% | 7.4 | 14:48 |
| Jul | 61% | 24% | 7.5 | 14:34 |
| Aug | 61% | 28% | 6.7 | 13:38 |
| Sep | 66% | 50% | 5.0 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 72% | 56% | 3.6 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 75% | 65% | 2.3 | 10:03 |
| Dec | 76% | 69% | 1.8 | 9:31 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Messina is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C89 °F and a low of 25 °C78 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 14 °C58 °F and lows 10 °C50 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.1 °C29 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 666 mm26 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 41% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–August. The wettest month is December (95 mm3.8 in), the driest is July (12 mm0.5 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 61% in August to 77% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (7 mph) in August to 17 km/h (10 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Messina
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April–June and September and October. Average highs then reach 19 °C66 °F to 28 °C82 °F. Precipitation is 20 mm0.8 in to 82 mm3.2 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Messina
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1458 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 1050 to 12 °C54 °F, about 83 mm3.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1661 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 1253 to 17 °C63 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2882 to 31 °C89 °F, lows 2171 to 25 °C78 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2067 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1661 to 23 °C73 °F, about 80 mm3.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
How Messina compares
The nearest larger place is Catania, about 89 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Messina has practically the same average temperature. It receives 22% more precipitation (666 mm26 in vs 547 mm22 in). The difference is largest in July (1.8 °C3.3 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 37 places in Italy. By annual mean temperature, Messina is the warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 30th wettest. See all of them on the Italy climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Skikda (Algeria, Csa), Tunis (Tunisia, Csa) and Annaba (Algeria, Csa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Reggio Calabria (pop. 182,455). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Messina, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Climate in Catania 89 km · 19 °C67 °F · 547 mm22 in
- Climate in Siracusa 127 km · 19 °C67 °F · 539 mm21 in
- Climate in Palermo 192 km · 19 °C66 °F · 714 mm28 in
- Climate in Valletta 271 km · 20 °C67 °F · 588 mm23 in
- Climate in Salerno 284 km · 18 °C64 °F · 730 mm29 in
- Climate in Taranto 291 km · 18 °C65 °F · 652 mm26 in
- Climate in Naples 315 km · 17 °C63 °F · 755 mm30 in
- Climate in Bari 344 km · 18 °C64 °F · 621 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Messina?
August is the warmest month in Messina. Its average high is 31 °C (89 °F) and its average low is 25 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Messina?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 14 °C (58 °F) and its average low is 10 °C (50 °F).
When does it rain the most in Messina?
December is the wettest month with about 95 mm (3.8 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the best time to visit Messina?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April–June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 211 m, while Messina lies at about 3 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.4 °C2.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.