Catania is a city located in the Italian region of Sicily. It is the second largest city in the region after Palermo. Catania is situated on the Ionian coast of Sicily and is a major port for the island. The city is located near Mount Etna, an active volcano, and the Ionian Sea.
Catania has a long and rich history. It was founded by the Greeks in 729 BC and was the first Greek colony in Sicily. The city was then conquered by the Romans in 263 BC and became an important Roman city. Catania was then ruled by the Arabs, Normans, and Spanish before being annexed by the Kingdom of Italy in 1860.
Catania has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild winters. The city is known for its Baroque architecture and its vibrant culture. Catania is home to many notable monuments and attractions such as the Duomo di Catania, the Castello Ursino, and the Palazzo Biscari.
Catania is also known for its vibrant nightlife, with a variety of bars and clubs. The city is also home to the University of Catania, one of the oldest universities in Italy.
Catania is a major center for the production of citrus fruits, olives, and wine. It is also home to a number of industries, including manufacturing, food processing, and tourism. Catania is a popular tourist destination, with many visitors coming to see its cultural attractions and to sample its delicious cuisine.
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Spring (March-May): Spring in Catania, Italy is mild and pleasant with temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 23°C (73°F). Rainfall is common, but it is usually light and short-lived. Summer (June-August): Summer in Catania is hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 24°C (75°F) to 34°C (93°F). Rainfall is rare, but thunderstorms can occur. Autumn (September-November): Autumn in Catania is mild and pleasant with temperatures ranging from 12°C (54°F) to 24°C (75°F). Rainfall increases during this season, but it is usually light and short-lived. Winter (December-February): Winter in Catania is mild and wet with temperatures ranging from 8°C (46°F) to 17°C (63°F). Rainfall is common, and snow is rare.
Our weather forecast for Catania helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Apr. 26th 2024 Apr. 26th 2024 | max: 18.7 °C min: 9.2 °C |
18.7 m/s 40.7 m/s |
67.1 % 24.1 m |
72.5 % 1,013 hPa |
06:10:02 19:45:28 |
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Apr. 27th 2024 Apr. 27th 2024 | max: 19.0 °C min: 10.8 °C |
16.9 m/s 35.3 m/s |
18.8 % 24.1 m |
78.4 % 1,015 hPa |
06:08:48 19:46:23 |
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Apr. 28th 2024 Apr. 28th 2024 | max: 20.1 °C min: 13.4 °C |
23.4 m/s 47.9 m/s |
3.7 % 24.1 m |
71.7 % 1,018 hPa |
06:07:36 19:47:17 |
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Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 22.3 °C min: 11.5 °C |
26.3 m/s 35.6 m/s |
3.1 % 24.1 m |
66.7 % 1,019 hPa |
06:06:25 19:48:12 |
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Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: 22.9 °C min: 14 °C |
18.0 m/s 22.7 m/s |
75.3 % 24.1 m |
54.3 % 1,017 hPa |
06:05:15 19:49:06 |
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May. 1st 2024 May. 1st 2024 | max: 24.3 °C min: 14.2 °C |
11.9 m/s 18.4 m/s |
36.0 % 23.3 m |
67.8 % 1,012 hPa |
06:04:07 19:50:01 |
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May. 2nd 2024 May. 2nd 2024 | max: 26.9 °C min: 13.2 °C |
14.8 m/s 21.2 m/s |
14.8 % 23.0 m |
46.0 % 1,013 hPa |
06:02:59 19:50:55 |
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May. 3rd 2024 May. 3rd 2024 | max: 26.5 °C min: 14.9 °C |
22.0 m/s 40.3 m/s |
62.0 % 24.1 m |
47.4 % 1,013 hPa |
06:01:52 19:51:49 |
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May. 4th 2024 May. 4th 2024 | max: 22.6 °C min: 14.4 °C |
25.9 m/s 44.3 m/s |
62.8 % 24.1 m |
45.5 % 1,010 hPa |
06:00:47 19:52:43 |
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May. 5th 2024 May. 5th 2024 | max: 25.2 °C min: 12.1 °C |
14.0 m/s 21.8 m/s |
0.5 % 24.1 m |
40.4 % 1,012 hPa |
05:59:43 19:53:37 |
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May. 6th 2024 May. 6th 2024 | max: 23.7 °C min: 12.6 °C |
19.1 m/s 18.7 m/s |
4.0 % 24.1 m |
43.0 % 1,013 hPa |
05:58:40 19:54:31 |
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May. 7th 2024 May. 7th 2024 | max: 23.0 °C min: 12.7 °C |
23.0 m/s 22.3 m/s |
6.1 % 24.1 m |
54.3 % 1,012 hPa |
05:57:39 19:55:25 |
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May. 8th 2024 May. 8th 2024 | max: 17.0 °C min: 13.4 °C |
20.9 m/s 29.9 m/s |
91.6 % 24.1 m |
64.7 % 1,014 hPa |
05:56:39 19:56:18 |
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May. 9th 2024 May. 9th 2024 | max: 13.9 °C min: 10.3 °C |
20.2 m/s 31.7 m/s |
82.4 % 21.4 m |
71.1 % 1,018 hPa |
05:55:40 19:57:11 |
Would you like to travel to Catania on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Catania.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Apr. 27th 2024 Saturday, 27th of Apr. 2024 | LE BOUGAINVILLE | 01:30 pm | 07:00 pm | |
Apr. 29th 2024 Monday, 29th of Apr. 2024 | Mein Schiff 6 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 30th 2024 Tuesday, 30th of Apr. 2024 | Mein Schiff 2 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 7th 2024 Tuesday, 7th of May 2024 | Costa Fortuna | 02:00 pm | 08:00 pm | |
May 11th 2024 Saturday, 11th of May 2024 | Norwegian Viva | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
May 21st 2024 Tuesday, 21st of May 2024 | AIDAblu | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
May 23rd 2024 Thursday, 23rd of May 2024 | MS Vista | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 29th 2024 Wednesday, 29th of May 2024 | Seven Seas Navigator | 11:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jun. 8th 2024 Saturday, 8th of Jun. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 15th 2024 Saturday, 15th of Jun. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 18th 2024 Tuesday, 18th of Jun. 2024 | AIDAblu | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 19th 2024 Wednesday, 19th of Jun. 2024 | MS Riviera | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Jun. 22nd 2024 Saturday, 22nd of Jun. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 29th 2024 Saturday, 29th of Jun. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jun. 29th 2024 Saturday, 29th of Jun. 2024 | Seven Seas Grandeur | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Jul. 6th 2024 Saturday, 6th of Jul. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 13th 2024 Saturday, 13th of Jul. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 16th 2024 Tuesday, 16th of Jul. 2024 | AIDAblu | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 20th 2024 Saturday, 20th of Jul. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jul. 27th 2024 Saturday, 27th of Jul. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 3rd 2024 Saturday, 3rd of Aug. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 10th 2024 Saturday, 10th of Aug. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 13th 2024 Tuesday, 13th of Aug. 2024 | AIDAblu | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 17th 2024 Saturday, 17th of Aug. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 17th 2024 Saturday, 17th of Aug. 2024 | Norwegian Viva | 06:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Aug. 24th 2024 Saturday, 24th of Aug. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Aug. 27th 2024 Tuesday, 27th of Aug. 2024 | MS Riviera | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Aug. 31st 2024 Saturday, 31st of Aug. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Sep. 7th 2024 Saturday, 7th of Sep. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Sep. 10th 2024 Tuesday, 10th of Sep. 2024 | AIDAblu | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Sep. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Sep. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Sep. 21st 2024 Saturday, 21st of Sep. 2024 | Costa Fascinosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Oct. 1st 2024 Tuesday, 1st of Oct. 2024 | Costa Fortuna | 02:00 pm | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Oct. 1st 2024 Tuesday, 1st of Oct. 2024 | Vasco da Gama | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Oct. 4th 2024 Friday, 4th of Oct. 2024 | Mein Schiff 4 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Oct. 6th 2024 Sunday, 6th of Oct. 2024 | Azamara Quest | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 8th 2024 Tuesday, 8th of Oct. 2024 | AIDAblu | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Oct. 9th 2024 Wednesday, 9th of Oct. 2024 | MS Marina | 08:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 11th 2024 Friday, 11th of Oct. 2024 | Sea Cloud | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Oct. 12th 2024 Saturday, 12th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Dawn | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Oct. 15th 2024 Tuesday, 15th of Oct. 2024 | Costa Fortuna | 02:00 pm | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Oct. 15th 2024 Tuesday, 15th of Oct. 2024 | MS Vista | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Oct. 24th 2024 Thursday, 24th of Oct. 2024 | MS Marina | 10:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 26th 2024 Saturday, 26th of Oct. 2024 | Emerald Sakara | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Oct. 26th 2024 Saturday, 26th of Oct. 2024 | Seven Seas Splendor | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
Oct. 29th 2024 Tuesday, 29th of Oct. 2024 | Azamara Quest | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Oct. 30th 2024 Wednesday, 30th of Oct. 2024 | MS Nieuw Statendam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Oct. 31st 2024 Thursday, 31st of Oct. 2024 | Mein Schiff 5 | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 4th 2024 Monday, 4th of Nov. 2024 | MS Vista | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 4th 2024 Monday, 4th of Nov. 2024 | Seven Seas Splendor | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm |
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