October is relatively pleasant in Sicily. The weather is mild and comfortably warm, yet the days are shorter, and there are more bouts of rain and wind. And on days when the sirocco blows in from Africa, temps spike making a trip to the beach all the more pleasant.
This is especially true toward the end of the month, where there are even fewer tourists in the cities. With that said, know that this is the time when sites and attractions tend to close a little earlier, and ferries to the nearby islands reduce their schedules. And while the weather is refreshing rather than suffocating, Sicilians still take a daily siesta between pm to pm.
Because of this, local businesses, as well as some attractions and churches, will close during these hours. A popular option to see as much of this gem of a region on your schedule is to rent a car. Start with a couple of days in Palermo, the regional capital, to discover the thousands of mummified bodies preserved in period dress in the Capuchin Catacombs and visit the celebrated Norman-Byzantine Cattedrale di Monreale Monreale Cathedral.
October is still a good month to get in some beach time, particularly toward the beginning of the month. For the best beach options, consider San Vito Lo Capo in the northwest for close to two miles of sandy beach, Porto Palo in the southwest or head to the striking white limestone cliffs of Scala dei Turchi and the sky-blue waters and golden sands of Licata in Agrigento province.
And while in the area, there are two leading Greek archaeological sites worthy of your attention, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and Selinunte's ancient Greek ruins, including temples, streets of houses and shops, and cemeteries. There is no lovelier time than early and late summer in this region, but there is also plenty of beauty to be found in less popular months. If you crave the quiet, avoid the peak travel season.
If you can't get enough of the outdoor opportunities to experience here, don't be afraid to brave the crowds and claim a little bit of that paradise for yourself.
While the weather is ideal during these periods, be prepared for larger crowds and higher prices. Prices for accommodation drop and the tourist crowds thin out at other times of the year, making off-season travel a good option.
Travel in November and December is highly recommended for these reasons. The discounted rates and lack of crowds are a good reason to travel to Sicily at this time. Outdoor adventures and swimming in the sea is still possible in November and December. The numbers of tourists will increase as the weather improves. Many local businesses shut down during heat waves. Autumn sees cooler, pleasant temperatures and plenty of crowds.
Winter in Sicily Winter hiking near Mt. Etna Flights to Italy and hotel prices drop in winter, saving you a bundle on travel costs. Some people still do enter the water, but it will be cold. Tom, not all beaches in Italy are sand, so you may want to investigate specific areas.
The water is cooler than the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico. Cefalu on the north central coast has nice sandy beaches, a giant rock to walk up if you are so inclined, great shopping and restaurants for a town its size and a very important cathedral, but it still has a smallish-town relaxed pace. I guess I had a serious misconception that the Mediterranean would be warm!
It's hard to believe that water in that part of the world, where it gets so hot, could be colder than the Atlantic which is cold even on 90 degree days, at least in New York. Anybody from New York on here who's found this to be the case? But thank you everyone for sharing your experiences, this is what I need to make an informed decision. I guess if I'm going to do a "swimming" vacation, I'd better look at the Caribbean or the Gulf.
Or maybe I'll just brave the cold like I do here in New York. DO go to Sicily! Seriously, I'm a retired airline employee who has raised a bunch of kids and have finally been able to put my travel benefits to use the past 5 years since the youngest went off to college and life started! I, too, always dreamed in swimming in the Aegean Blue waters of the Med and the waters are as blue as your imagination, but the water is not as warm, and the sand is not the fine powder that you'll find in the Carribbean or even Florida The Caribbean and Florida will always be there, close, and inexpensive to get to.
Those things you will NOT get in the Carribbean! Seriously, take a look at "magicofsicily. Let us know what you decide!
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