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View Mediterranean on the mapThe historic Sicilian capital, with multicultural streetscapes, markets, and street food.

Palermo

Palermo · Italy · View on map

The capital of Sicily, a historic port where diverse civilizations have intersected. Arab-Norman cathedrals and churches, lively open-air markets, and Baroque architecture stand side by side. Sicily’s rich culinary traditions and street food are especially appealing to travelers.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Palermo · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 630,000 people
Population
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot, dry, and consistently sunny; winters are mild and rainy. Conditions are relatively moderate year-round.
Climate
Italian; Sicilian is also spoken
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
April to June and September to October (the heat eases, making it comfortable for sightseeing; midsummer is intensely hot)
Best time to visit
Local food
Arancini (rice croquettes)panellecannoliSicilian-style seafood pastacassata
Sights
Palermo Cathedral (World Heritage Site)Teatro MassimoVucciria Market and Ballaro MarketMonreale Cathedral (nearby)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
15°
9°Jan
15°
9°Feb
17°
10°Mar
20°
12°Apr
24°
16°May
28°
20°Jun
31°
23°Jul
31°
23°Aug
27°
20°Sep
24°
18°Oct
20°
14°Nov
16°
10°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2001–2010 · Station: BOCCADIFALCO · about 4.3 km from port · elevation difference about 100 m · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)110 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.24
Water 500 ml
€2.50
Coffee
€7.50
Inexpensive meal
€4.00
Local beer
€6.56
Big Mac

Prices in Palermo. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 25 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
B — One connection
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Palermo” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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