Sicily is a coastal area of Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea, with 53 tracked beaches. The sea here ranges from about 13°C in the coolest month to 26°C at the summer peak, with roughly 5 months a year sitting above 20°C — the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit. Use the beach list below to check the current sea temperature at each spot before you head out.
Sicily
53 tracked beaches in Sicily, Italy, with live Tyrrhenian Sea temperatures.
Sea
Tyrrhenian Sea
Avg sea temp now
24.1°C
Best months
June – October
Best time to swim in Sicily
The sea in Sicily peaks in August, when the water averages around 26°C.
The main swimming season runs from June – October, when surface temperatures stay comfortable for extended sessions.
On average, 5 months a year sit above 20°C — the threshold most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.
Shoulder months like May and November are noticeably cooler but often quieter, with fewer crowds and steadier weather.
Outside peak season the water drops toward 16°C, so a 3/2mm shorty or full wetsuit makes long swims much more comfortable.
The coldest month is typically February at around 13°C, when cold-water swimmers dominate the coast.
Sicily sea temperature history
Long-term climatology for Sicily shows an annual mean sea temperature of 19°C, ranging from 13°C in winter to 26°C at the summer peak.
The seasonal swing is roughly 13°C between the coldest and warmest month — a useful yardstick when comparing years or checking whether the current sea is running above or below average.
Recent decades have trended slightly warmer at Sicily, in line with regional sea-surface temperature records for the wider basin.
Monthly averages below are drawn from multi-decadal climatology and are updated as new observations arrive.
Jan
14°C
Feb
13°C
Mar
14°C
Apr
16°C
May
19°C
Jun
23°C
Jul
25°C
Aug
26°C
Sep
24°C
Oct
21°C
Nov
18°C
Dec
15°C
Values are area averages; individual beaches vary by exposure and depth.
Sicily sea temperature: frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month to swim in Sicily?
August is the warmest month in Sicily, when the sea averages about 26°C. Late-season warmth often persists a few weeks after peak.
When is the sea coldest in Sicily?
The coldest month in Sicily is typically February, when the water averages around 13°C. Cold-water swimmers and surfers dominate this period.
When can you swim in Sicily without a wetsuit?
The main swimming season in Sicily runs from June – October — about 5 months a year when the sea sits above 20°C, the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do I need a wetsuit in Sicily?
Outside peak summer the water in Sicily drops toward 16°C, so a 3/2mm shorty or full wetsuit makes long swims much more comfortable. In peak months most swimmers go without.
What is the average sea temperature in Sicily?
The long-term annual mean sea temperature in Sicily is about 19°C, based on multi-decadal climatology of the surrounding waters.
How do I check the current sea temperature in Sicily?
The live reading at the top of this page shows the current sea temperature in Sicily, updated hourly from marine buoy and satellite data. The 7-day forecast covers water, air, waves, wind and UV for the week ahead.
Beaches in the Sicily
Ranked by current live sea temperature.
- 1Scopello BeachScopello, Italy24.7°C
- 2Isola delle CorrentiPachino, Italy24.7°C
- 3SalinelleMilazzo, Italy24.7°C
- 4Scala dei TurchiRealmonte, Italy24.6°C
- 5FondachelloMascali, Italy24.6°C
- 6San LorenzoNoto, Italy24.6°C
- 7MondelloPalermo, Italy24.5°C
- 8Isola BellaTaormina, Italy24.5°C
- 9MazzaròTaormina, Italy24.5°C
- 10La Playa CataniaCatania, Italy24.5°C
- 11Marina di MarzamemiPachino, Italy24.5°C
- 12SampieriScicli, Italy24.5°C
- 13SignorinoMarsala, Italy24.5°C
- 14TonoMilazzo, Italy24.5°C
- 15San Vito Lo CapoSan Vito Lo Capo, Italy24.4°C
- 16Torre SalsaSiculiana, Italy24.4°C
- 17Mazara del ValloMazara del Vallo, Italy24.4°C
- 18Capo d'OrlandoCapo d'Orlando, Italy24.4°C
- 19San Giovanni Li CutiCatania, Italy24.3°C
- 20Punta SeccaSanta Croce Camerina, Italy24.3°C
- 21San LeoneAgrigento, Italy24.3°C
- 22Cala AzzurraFavignana, Italy24.3°C
- 23Marina di CottoneFiumefreddo, Italy24.2°C
- 24Fontane BiancheSyracuse, Italy24.2°C
- 25Marinella di SelinunteCastelvetrano, Italy24.2°C
- 26Lido dei CiclopiAci Trezza, Italy24.1°C
- 27Eraclea MinoaCattolica Eraclea, Italy24.1°C
- 28Sabbie Nere VulcanoVulcano, Italy24.1°C
- 29Spiaggia dei ConigliLampedusa, Italy24.0°C
- 30Lido BurroneFavignana, Italy24.0°C
- 31Fossa di VulcanoVulcano, Italy24.0°C
- 32CalamoscheNoto, Italy23.9°C
- 33San Lorenzo BeachMarzamemi, Italy23.9°C
- 34Lampedusa Rabbit BeachLampedusa, Italy23.9°C
- 35San MarcoCalatabiano, Italy23.9°C
- 36Arenella SyracuseSyracuse, Italy23.9°C
- 37Marina di RagusaRagusa, Italy23.8°C
- 38Cala RossaFavignana, Italy23.8°C
- 39Cala JuncoPanarea, Italy23.8°C
- 40CapaciCapaci, Italy23.8°C
- 41Vendicari BeachNoto, Italy23.7°C
- 42SpisoneTaormina, Italy23.7°C
- 43Giardini NaxosGiardini Naxos, Italy23.6°C
- 44TonnarellaMazara del Vallo, Italy23.6°C
- 45CefalùCefalù, Italy23.6°C
- 46Scala dei TurchiRealmonte, Italy23.5°C
- 47Fontane BiancheSyracuse, Italy23.5°C
- 48Marina di ModicaModica, Italy23.5°C
- 49Tre FontaneCampobello di Mazara, Italy23.5°C
- 50Isola delle FemmineIsola delle Femmine, Italy23.5°C
- 51LetojanniLetojanni, Italy23.4°C
- 52Cala MoscheNoto, Italy23.4°C
- 53Baia di GuidalocaCastellammare del Golfo, Italy23.3°C
Swimming in the Sicily — FAQ
How warm is the sea in the Sicily in September?
The Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sicily averages about 24.0°C in September, based on long-term monthly averages for this coast.
When is the best time to swim in the Sicily?
The Sicily is warmest in August (around 26.0°C) and coldest in February (around 13.0°C). There are typically 4 months a year when the water sits above 22°C.
What is the average yearly sea temperature in the Sicily?
Across all twelve months, the sea in the Sicily averages about 19.0°C.
Do you need a wetsuit to swim in the Sicily?
In peak season (around August, ~26.0°C) most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit. Outside summer, when the water drops toward 13.0°C, a 3/2mm to 5/4mm wetsuit is recommended.