Live Etna Weather Conditions
Observations from the weather station in Milo, forecasts for Mount Etna and wind maps. Conditions at altitude can differ greatly from Milo and the coast. Check the update time and use forecasts as guidance, with greater uncertainty further ahead.
Milo weather station
Milo station — observations and history
Was last winter colder? Compare the months, explore a day and follow the weather recorded in Milo.
Mean temperature (°C)
12 of 12 periods with a value · 2024: 12/12
Extremes refer to the displayed aggregates, not necessarily to individual readings. A value does not prove full coverage of a day or month. Missing data is never treated as zero.
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| Period | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Feb | 7.8 | 9.9 |
| Mar | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| Apr | 12.4 | 14.7 |
| May | 17.3 | 17.7 |
| Jun | 24.5 | 24.6 |
| Jul | 26.3 | 27.5 |
| Aug | 24.2 | 26.2 |
| Sep | 21.3 | 20.9 |
| Oct | 15.6 | 17.5 |
| Nov | 13.5 | 12.6 |
| Dec | 9.3 | 8.8 |
Weather calendar
Select a month to inspect its value. Open its days where daily data is available.
January 2025 · Mean temperature: 9.3 °C
Extremes in the available archive
Comparison of historical monthly summaries and available daily data. When only the month is known, no exact day is shown. The archive has gaps.
Hottest day
40.7°C
August 3, 2024
Coldest day
-0.3°C
January 13, 2026
Wettest day
207 mm
January 20, 2026
Strongest gust
95.4 km/h
December 23, 2024
Etna forecast — next 14 days
Detailed daily outlook for Mount Etna: temperature, sky conditions, precipitation risk, and trend changes.
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Live Wind & Weather Map
Interactive live map with wind and weather layers for the Mount Etna and eastern Sicily area.
How Weather Affects Your Trip
Temperature depends on height, wind and the weather pattern. Check the forecast at the route’s altitude and time, including gusts, precipitation and freezing level; a fixed cooling rate is not a route forecast.
Summit Trekking
Wind, visibility, thunderstorms, snow and volcanic activity all affect the decision to depart. The guide assesses the route and current restrictions; clear skies alone do not establish suitable conditions.
Check Trekking Info →Cable Car & 4x4
The Etna cable car and 4x4 service to 2,900m can be suspended due to high winds, poor visibility, or volcanic activity.
View Cable Car Tour →Planning your Etna trek? Check which tour fits your weather window.
Safety First
Routes may change in real time due to volcanic activity, Civil Protection directives, or weather updates.
Photography
Visibility, light and cloud change the photographs you can take. Follow the booked programme and authorised route; sunrise, sunset and eruptive activity are not guaranteed or additional tour departures.
Ready to Explore Etna?
Compare the three private programmes and dates, then check the requirements of the chosen route. A favourable forecast alone does not establish that an excursion can proceed.