January 3 is generally a great time to visit Palermo. While there is a slight chance of rain (18%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 15°C weather. Moderate travel demand makes this an excellent time for a balanced Palermo experience.
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Essential Travel Info for Palermo
Currency
EUR
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Language
Italian
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Driving
Right side
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Safety
High Safety
GPI: 1.643
Palermo Weather Forecast for January 3
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 14.8°C. 18% chance of snow."
What to Wear in Palermo in January
Based on historical data for January 3, Palermo typically experiences temperatures between 9.4°C and 14.8°C. We recommend packing light jacket, long pants to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (18% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Palermo
Smart Suitcase
- Light Jacket
- Long Pants
Average High
14.8°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
9.4°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
14.7°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Snow Chance
18%
Avg 1.1mm if it snows
Snowfall
0.1 cm
~18% chance
Pressure
1019.6 hPa
Medium volatility
Palermo Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 98% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 15 for extended outdoor time
Type I-II
🔴 200 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 300 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 500 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
11°C
Pleasant
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Italy
Flight Traffic
Moderate
50/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~53
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Palermo
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
07:24
☀️ Noon
12:12
🌇 Sunset
16:59
⏱️ Daylight
9h 35m
Wind Speed
16.5 km/h
Gentle breeze
Sunshine
7.7 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
78%
Humid / Damp
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Travel Health & Safety in Palermo
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
Air quality is excellent. Perfect for outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Moderate seismic activity. Occasional tremors possible.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Palermo on January 3 averages 14.8°C with a 18% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 97/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Palermo Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
Hall of Fame
Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Palermo Worth Visiting on January 3?
Planning a trip to Palermo on January 3? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 14.8°C with a 18% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 53 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating manageable crowd levels.
💉 Health Advisory: 7 vaccinations are recommended for Italy, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 16.8°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.62m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest January 3 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 18.6°C in 2024, while the coldest dropped to 6.2°C in 2019.