Sicily is a year-round holiday destination: The island has a typical Mediterranean climate: the summers are hot and dry, the winters rainy but mild. The best months for travelling are April to June, when everything on the island is green and blooming. In the midsummer the temperatures are often 40 degrees at sea. Ideal for hiking are September and October. The sea is still warm, and the rush of the high season is over. In the winter there is snow on the mountains and Etna turns into a skiing destination.