Pantelleria National Park National Park
Volcanic island park with lava landscapes and Mediterranean flora
Protected landscape covering much of Pantelleria island off Sicily, featuring volcanic terrain, thermal springs, coastal cliffs and traditional stone 'dammusi' houses; visitors come for hiking and diving.
Pantelleria National Park at a Glance#
About Pantelleria National Park#
Pantelleria National Park is a protected area on the Italian island of Pantelleria in the Strait of Sicily. The park conserves the island’s volcanic landforms, endemic flora and characteristic rural architecture.
Hikers encounter trails across lava formations, rocky coastlines and the island’s highest ridge, with viewpoints overlooking the sea between Sicily and Tunisia. Thermal springs, natural rock arches and traditional stone dwellings called dammusi are among the island features that attract visitors.
The protected area was established to safeguard Pantelleria’s natural and cultural landscape and to regulate development across the island. Management focuses on conserving volcanic landforms, native vegetation and traditional rural structures.
The park covers much of Pantelleria island, located in the Strait of Sicily between Sicily and Tunisia, and is accessed from the island’s port and small airport.
- Volcanic landscape: Protects volcanic landscapes, coastal cliffs and Mediterranean shrubland unique to the island of Pantelleria.
Weather & Climate near Pantelleria National Park#
Pantelleria National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (564 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 8° - 12° | 10° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 5.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 8° - 12° | 7° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.1 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Good | 8° - 13° | 11° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.6 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Excellent | 14° - 20° | 17° | 22 mm | some cloud | 84% | 4.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 24° | 21° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 27° | 23° | 4 mm | clear | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 28° | 24° | 7 mm | clear | 79% | 3.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Excellent | 19° - 25° | 22° | 51 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 16° - 21° | 18° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 12° - 16° | 14° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Good | 9° - 13° | 11° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 5.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
