Sicily in August
The warmest sea of the year, but also Italian and French holidays: early August is the Mediterranean's busiest week. Late August already gets cheaper while the sea keeps its warmth, the smart play is the final week.
Sicily in August: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for August
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
Fly to Catania (east) or Palermo (west), both well served by low cost carriers. Driving means over 2,000 km plus the short Messina strait ferry, realistic only with an overnight stop. On the island plan for a rental, public transport barely exists outside cities.
By plane
Nearest airports: CTA, PMO. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Sicily in August?
In August the sea is typically around 29 °C and the air averages 33 °C during the day.