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Is Sicily a good October climbing destination? sport from 6a-7c required, not cold but not too hot.  As an alternative to Spain?

The logbook map looks promising but other than that I know bugger all!

Fantastic climbing but as far as temperature is concerned, that's pretty much personal preference, I'd look up the climate statistics. If you don't know what average daily maximum temperature suits you for climbing, look up the values for climbing destinations you have already climbed at and found the weather agreeable.

Personally I enjoyed Sicilly in the depths of winter but for me an average daily maximum for 15C is probably "climb in the shade" and anything much above 17C is "meh, go somewhere cooler".

8a.nu has useful little graphs of ascents per month, which at least gives you an idea of when other people think the best temps are.

Here's San Vito, looks like October is peak season: https://www.8a.nu/areas/italy/san-vito-lo-capo/

Thanks both - it therefore looks a good bet +/- other factors...

Stats are also on UKC which also shows October is a popular month as well. 

https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/crags/scogliera_di_salinella_-_south-269...

Do not miss the wine when youre there.

Rain in the winter. But it's not for me anyway passing on the C02 to everyone else. That's not for me.its just not fair.

Aha! Never noticed that before, thanks.

I’ve been there once in October and it was hot enough for suncream (and heatstroke if you weren’t careful). That was Capo San Vito on the North West.

What a handy tip! Thanks

I went in mid October and the weather was very pleasant.  possibly getting a bit warm in the mid day sun for hard cranking, but cooler in the mornings / later afternoon.