Best Time to Visit Etna for Hiking – May Scores 87/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

87/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, April, March

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Weather

10°C – 26°C

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Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Etna

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	61Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	12°	86	14.5	81%	shoulder
February	63Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	12°	67	11.8	80%	shoulder
March	79Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	14°	54	10.8	79%	shoulder
April	85Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	17°	43	9.1	75%	dry
May	87Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	21°	29	7	73%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	26°	11	4	68%	dry
July	61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	29°	8	1.8	65%	dry
August	56Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	29°	19	2.9	67%	dry
September	76Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	26°	53	7.8	73%	shoulder
October	74Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	22°	91	10.7	77%	shoulder
November	78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	17°	90	12.9	81%	shoulder
December	71Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	13°	88	13.7	82%	shoulder