What's the Weather like in Sicily in August
Temperature
August is one of the hottest and most popular months of the year for Sicily with July and September. During your stay you can expect temperatures soaring up to 29°C during the day so try and stay out of the sun when it's at its peak to avoid sunburn. The evenings cool down slightly to 22°C, which is warm enough to stroll around the area comfortably without a jacket.
If you're planning a visit to Sicily in the near future, you might want to check out the weather forecast. You can do so on our detailed and up-to-date weather forecast page.
Hotels for Sicily in August
Guest House Residence
Elegant and stylish, Guest House Residence offers lovely, spacious apartments for the discerning tourist. With bright and airy rooms, fully equipped kitchens, cutting-edge design and a wide array of top modern amenities, Guest House Residence might not be the cheapest but it is certainly among the best self-catering options in Sicily.
Piccolo Mondo
Located on the beach of San Vito lo Capo, Piccolo Mondo is a charming beachside hotel that attracts young groups and couples. The hotel is bright and its rooms may seem basic but are very sunny and comfortable and well priced.
Hotel Villa Schuler
The Hotel Villa Schuler is a historic building with definite charm that now houses the eponymous beachside boutique hotel. The hotel offers spectacular views over the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. Service is great here, too.
Hotel Timeo
Located high upon the picturesque hills of Taormina next to an ancient amphitheatre, Grand Hotel Timeo is one of the most impressive 5 star hotels by Orient-Express, and is inarguably one of Italy's most prestigious resorts. The hotel offers the most extravagantly luxurious suites in Sicily and showers its visitors with a number of world class amenities, including one of the best spa and wellness centres in Italy, two gourmet restaurants, a classy bar and much more.
Hotel Residence Al Belvedere Salina
Hotel- Residence Al Belvedere Salina is a tranquil aparthotel with spacious multi-room apartments and a beautiful view over the Mediterranean. The hotel is warm and hospitable, and caterers to families who seek peace and privacy. Located in a quiet area and at walking distance from the sea, the Al Belvedere Salina offers versatile accommodation at reasonable prices.
Beaches for August for Sicily
Cala Rossa Beach
Make the most of the weather with a trip to Cala Rossa beach in Favignana. Often described as a small piece of paradise, the crystal clear waters provide the perfect place for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving.
Restaurants and Bars for Sicily in August
Ristorante 'O Dammuseddu
Ristorante 'O Dammuseddu is a cosy Italian grill restaurant specialising in meat dishes and cold cuts. The food here is plentiful and inexpensive, allowing diners to sample from a wide range of local antipasti and cured meats in a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is child-friendly and remains open all year round.
II Locandiere
With huge portions and the freshest seafood dishes, it's no surprise that Il Locandiere is one of the most popular Mediterranean seafood eateries in southern Italy. The restaurant is stocked with fresh fish on a daily basis and serves an incredible array of seafood dishes.
Mamma Santina
Mamma Santina is a European gastro pub restaurant with a huge menu and lots of tasty dishes to discover. The menu here is comprises British, French, Spanish and other cuisines, with the strongest (unsurprisingly) focus on Italian food and local delicacies. The restaurant is known for being very family friendly.
Gelateria Artigianale
One of the most famous Gelato ice cream shops in Custonaci, Gelateria Artigianale is ultra popular with children of all ages and ice cream lovers who come from across Sicily to sample some of the wonderfully exotic flavours that the Gelateria comes up with on a frequent basis.
Blueout
Blueout is a popular beach bar in San Leone, Agrigento. Located near ancient ruins and pristine natural landmarks, the Blueout is very family friendly and tourists and locals flock here for a refreshing drink or two after a hard day's sunbathing San Leone beach. The bar is open through the night and as soon as the sun falls, night time partying bursts out onto the beach.
Paradise Beach Club
Located on beautiful Letojanni Beach near Taormina, the Paradise beach club is a luxurious beach bar that offers unrestricted access to one of the most popular beaches in Sicily, as well as by-the-sea tables to sit back and relax in style. This chic beach bar plays soothing jazz tunes and is perfect for romantic couples seeking to a suitably special spot to sink a sundowner or few.
Torre Pali Webcafe
Torre Pali Webcafe is a popular busy beach bar in Trapani. The bar offers free Wifi, delicious drinks and fun and relaxed atmosphere. Especially loved by Brits and Germans.
Scalea Club
Scalea Club is a trendy nightclub that hosts numerous events and organises wild parties throughout the year but especially during high season. The club is a hit with locals and tourists alike, and is one of the best places to hit the dance floor and groove the night away.
Things to do in Sicily in August
Etnaland
Etnaland is the most popular and iconic theme park in Sicily and one of the most famous theme parks in the whole Mediterranean. The park is famous for is diverse range of attractions that include a water park, a prehistoric park with robotic dinosaurs and a traditional theme park with roller coasters and other well known games. Etnaland is open throughout the year and welcomes visitors with very low ticket prices, promising countless hours of fun for kids of all ages even big ones!
Nautisub Driving Centre
There are numerous diving schools in Sicily but only a handful stand out from the crowd for offering excellent services and an all round great experience. These schools are: Under Hundred Diving School and the Nautisub Diving Centre. Both these companies operate a number of diving schools across Sicily, and between them cover all the best diving spots across the beautiful Mediterranean island, from the busy, picturesque northern coasts to the beautiful south-eastern tip.
Etna Experience
Etna Experience organises the best tourist tours to and around Mount Etna. There is a great variety of walking and hiking tours to choose from, as well as numerous related activities created to enrich your Mount Etna experience. Some highlights include the wine tour, the early morning experience, the summer sunset experience, the solo trekking experience and the winter snow experience.
Archaeological Park of Selinunte
The Archaeological park of Selinunte is an ancient walled city with temples and buildings open for the public to see. The park gives tourists a chance to glimpse at the life of the ancient Sicilians and marvel at the architectural wonders that people thousands of years before us managed to create.
Escursioni Arcadia
Escursioni Arcadia (also known as Arcadia tours) is a local company offering boat and ferry trips with a definite Italian twist across Sicily. The trips are characterised by their cheerful atmosphere and staff, plus the trips are cleverly broken up by stops for a swim or to taste local delicacies in small, secluded villages across Sicily's coasts.
Stanze al Genio
If you're looking for a museum with a difference, pay a visit to Stanze al Genio in Palermo. This tile museum offers guided tours led by an enthusiastic guide, eager to tell you about the colourful history of the museum and its tiles.
Dates for the diary
Festa della bandiera in Caccamo
Sicily is packed with loads to see and do during summer. One of the most popular festivals to take place in August is the Festa della bandiera in Caccamo a Medieval festival with flag wavers dressed in Medieval clothes, accompanied by archers, knights and sword fighters.
