Catania
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office notes information about a national strike planned for 30 October and updated information about demonstrations.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- National strike planned for 30 October
- Demonstrations ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Safety and security' pages)
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Catania month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Catania are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and October the wettest (about 101 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1 | 7.7 | 55 | 8.3 |
| February | 16.1 | 8.3 | 64 | 8.8 |
| March | 17.6 | 9.6 | 63 | 9.9 |
| April | 19.9 | 12.0 | 29 | 10.7 |
| May | 23.7 | 15.6 | 44 | 12.2 |
| June | 29.4 | 20.7 | 18 | 13.4 |
| July | 32.6 | 23.5 | 6 | 13.9 |
| August | 32.3 | 23.8 | 10 | 12.6 |
| September | 28.7 | 21.0 | 40 | 10.9 |
| October | 24.4 | 17.0 | 101 | 9.4 |
| November | 20.1 | 13.4 | 90 | 8.0 |
| December | 16.5 | 9.6 | 48 | 7.8 |
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People and places shaping Catania
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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026Past and future events in Catania
Upcoming
- 1° Municipio Convocazione del Consiglio
Council meeting session scheduled for November 4, 2026.
- 4° Municipio: Convocazione Consiglio itinerante
Itinerant council meeting scheduled for November 2, 2026.
Previously
No past event has been extracted for Catania yet.
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01 · OverviewCatania, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Catania took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Catania
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Catania
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Catania
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Catania
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Catania
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Catania
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Frequently Asked Questions about Catania
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01 · Q&AWhere is Catania located and what are its coordinates?
Catania is situated in Italy at geographic coordinates 37.4922, 15.0704, with an elevation of 7 meters above sea level.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Catania?
Catania has a recorded population of approximately 311,584 and observes the Europe/Rome time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Catania?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Catania include IT-IT, DE-IT, FR-IT, SC, CA, CO, SL, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Catania?
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