SeasonMapSyracuse (Siracusa) weather in July
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July in Syracuse: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#11 of 12 months in Syracuse · #770 of 1383 destinations to visit in July · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Syracuse in July
Notes from nearby Taormina (87 km away)
Syracuse doesn't have its own notes for July yet — these are about Taormina, close enough to share the season.
Taormina's forum calls July genuinely hot, typically 32-38°C with at least one heatwave week common, pushing many visitors toward air-conditioned cafes and buses through the middle of the day. Regulars recommend sunscreen, a hat and plenty of water for the hottest hours, noting conditions turn noticeably more pleasant by late afternoon and evening.
Other months in Syracuse
Sicily's forum calls May outstanding for Syracuse — warm without being hot, flowers blooming, ahead of peak tourist season. Regulars note days can turn genuinely warm to hot in full sun while evenings cool down enough for a light layer, and that the sea stays chilly even on a 30°C day since local beach season doesn't really start until June.
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Syracuse climate normals — July
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 3 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 62% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Sunshine | 13.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 62 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Syracuse in July
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Syracuse's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSyracuse's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Syracuse in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sea warm enough to swim
1 Jun – 25 Oct · usuallyOne of the longest swimming windows in Europe: the Ionian off Ortigia's ladders and the Plemmirio reserve stays comfortable from June well into late October.
- Hazard
Sirocco heat
1 Jul – 31 AugExtreme heatSouth-east Sicily records some of Europe's highest temperatures when the sirocco pushes up from Africa, and the archaeological park has no shade at all. Go at opening or not at all. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Syracuse — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Syracuse?
Syracuse in July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Syracuse?
- July in Syracuse: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Syracuse on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in July?
- In July, Syracuse averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 2.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Syracuse in July?
- Syracuse has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 62 in July.
Other months in Syracuse
Warmer or cooler than Syracuse in July
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — July
Within 300 km: Taormina's Concerts in the ancient theatre around 1 Jun – 30 Sep, and Valletta's Festa season on 1 Jun – 15 Sep.