SeasonMapSyracuse (Siracusa) weather in October
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October in Syracuse: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Syracuse · #347 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Syracuse in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sea temperature | 25°C / 76°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Syracuse in October
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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(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 October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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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.
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Syracuse?
- October in Syracuse: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Syracuse on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in October?
- In October, Syracuse averages a daily high of 23.6°C and a low of 18.4°C, with about 81.6 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Syracuse in October?
- Syracuse has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in October.
Other months in Syracuse
Warmer or cooler than Syracuse in October
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — October
Within 300 km: Valletta's Notte Bianca around 25 Sep – 15 Oct, and Palermo's Le Vie dei Tesori around 1 Oct – 15 Nov.