How many days of sunshine does Sicily get?


How many days of sunshine does Sicily get? In Sicily, the climate is typically Mediterranean: characterised by hot summers and short, mild winters. You can enjoy 350 days of sunshine a year on the island. A warm dip is always guaranteed thanks to the pleasant water temperature which is around 27°C in summer.


What is the driest city in Europe?

Look no further than Almeria, Spain: Europe's driest city, and indeed one of the least rainy places in the world. At roughly 1,000 years old, the city is a relative youngster in general terms of the Mediterranean, but you can still find your fair share of history here to explore – and let's not forget the weather!


Is Spain the sunniest country in Europe?

The top 3 sunniest cities in Europe Unsurprisingly, Spain and Italy take the top spots. Topping the list, the city of Alicante in Spain has an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month and an average yearly temperature of 19°C. An ideal climate for enjoying the beautiful beaches of Costa Blanca!


What is the least sunniest city in Europe?

In terms of hours of sunlight, Glasgow is the most overcast city under consideration. Hamburg, home to the Statista headquarters, also makes it into the 'top' ten. This chart shows the European cities with the lowest annual average hours of sunshine.


Which part of Sicily has the best weather?

The 5 Best Warm Weather Getaways in Sicily
  • Mount Etna, Province of Catania. Mount Etna is the tallest mountain south of the Alps and the largest active volcano in Europe. ...
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  • Erice, Province of Trapani. ...
  • San Vito Lo Capo, Province of Trapani.


Which side of Sicily is the warmest?

Summer in Sicily On Sicily's drier, hotter west coast, summer-strong Scirocco winds sometimes blow in from North Africa and can quickly ruin a day at the beach. The northern and eastern coasts of the island see less wind but are still hot and dry in the summer.


What is the sunniest part of Sicily?

Italy's sunniest city is Catania in Sicily, which gets an average of 347 hours of sunshine per month and enjoys an annual average temperature of 18 degrees celsius. This beautiful city is the second largest in Sicily behind Palermo and has plenty to see all year round under the glorious sunshine.


Which side of Sicily has better beaches?

The east coast Ionian Riviera has some of Sicily's most picturesque pebbly and sandy beaches including those of Isola Bella, Mazzaro', Giardini Naxos and Letojanni (below Taormina).