Catania Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (34/100)
Is Catania safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Catania scores 34/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Italy Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 10 Sep 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 10)
Crime (score 45)
October 12, 2026
Catania, Italy has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 34 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is crime at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 10/100; last updated October 12, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Italy travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Catania currently sits at 34/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Catania is crime (45/100), and the lowest is government advisory (10/100). This page was last updated on October 12, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (35/100) and natural hazards (56/100).
A score of 34 is higher than the scores of 39% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 12, 2026
Catania, Italy currently has a moderate baseline risk score of 34 out of 100 and is under a US State Department Level 2 advisory. Travelers should also be aware of ongoing drought conditions affecting Italy, as well as a Level 1 global CDC health notice for dengue.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Crime (score 45/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Natural disasters (score 40/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Catania
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Catania
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Catania for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 35/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100), families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 40/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 35/100), business travelers (Digital 10/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 35/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 10/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 12, 2026 |
Live conditions in Catania
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
🌙 Clear
Catania, Italy
| Today's high / low | 25.3°C / 16.1°C | Wind now / max | 6.8 km/h / 11.5 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 60% | Precipitation today | 0 mm · 0% chance |
| UV (max today) | 5.3 | Sunrise / Sunset | 07:08 / 18:21 |
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:23:35 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Good
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 4.3 / 6.6 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 54 / 5.9 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:23:35 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine, ORANGE · country-wide · 2026-02-11
The Drought notification level is Orange.
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Green flood alert in Italy GREEN · ~409 km away · 2026-10-10
On 07/10/2026, a flood started in Italy, lasting until 12/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 204 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 03:37:34 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanoes | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Catania happened in March (2 of 8 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Italy travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Italy entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Catania
The most weather-stable two-month window for Catania is April–May, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 35 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; October is the wettest typical month at about 70 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 5, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Catania
Catania has 6 hospitals, 10 police stations, 2 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Centro clinico diagnostico Giovanni Battista Morgagni - Presidio di Catania
- Hospital: Ospedale Cannizzaro
- Hospital: Ospedale Garibaldi Centro
- Hospital: Ospedale Garibaldi Nesima
- Hospital: Ospedale Gaspare Rodolico
- Hospital: Ospedale San Marco
- Police: Capitaneria di Porto
- Police: Carabinieri
- Police: Commissariato di Catania Centrale
- Police: Guardia di Finanza
- Police: Guardia di Finanza
- Police: Guardia di Finanza
- Police: Polizia di Frontiera
- Police: Polizia Postale
- Police: Questura di Catania - Divisione Personale
- Police: Squadra Nautica
- Embassy: Unnamed embassy
- Embassy: Consolato di Romania
- Pharmacy: Antica Farmacia Bellomo
- Pharmacy: Farmacia 4 Canti
- Pharmacy: Farmacia ai Minoriti
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Coffa
- Pharmacy: Farmacia De Gaetani
- Pharmacy: Farmacia del Corso
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Dr. Max
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Dusmet
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Elefante
- Pharmacy: Farmacia Rizzo Nervo
- Fire station: Vigili del Fuoco
- Fire station: Vigili del Fuoco
- Fire station: Vigili del Fuoco
- Fire station: Vigili del Fuoco
- Fire station: Vigili del Fuoco
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Italy)
| Police | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The provided sources do not contain detailed information on hospitals, emergency response, English‑language care, pharmacy access, or evacuation procedures in Catania. As a result, travelers should research local medical facilities before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- illegal_parking_attendants. Unofficial attendants wave drivers into a free or public street space and then demand a cash fee of 2‑5 €, often handing a meaningless ticket. They may threaten with fines if the payment is refused. Tip: Use only official parking meters or designated garages and refuse to pay unlicensed attendants.
- unmetered_taxis. Some taxi drivers do not activate the meter and quote inflated flat rates, especially for airport transfers. Tourists can be overcharged if they accept the fare without confirming the price. Tip: Insist on a metered fare or book a reputable ride‑share app.
- pickpocketing. Pickpockets operate in crowded spots such as La Pescheria fish market and around Piazza del Duomo, using distractions to steal wallets and phones. These opportunistic thefts are the most common crime reported by visitors. Tip: Keep bags zipped, wallets in front pockets, and stay aware of your surroundings in busy areas.
Area notes
- Historic centre (Via Etnea – Piazza del Duomo – Piazza Università). Well‑lit and busy, statistically safer than many large Italian cities.
- Catania Centrale station district. Gritty appearance and higher petty crime; stay alert especially at night.
- La Pescheria fish market area. Popular market attracts crowds; pickpocket risk is higher, but it is a key attraction.
Nearest embassies & consulates
Find your home country's diplomatic mission in Italy for consular support, lost passports, or citizen emergencies:
Frequently asked questions about Catania
Is Catania safe?
Catania currently scores 34/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Italy (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Catania · Methodology
Is it safe to go to Catania now?
As of 11 October 2026, official advice for Italy — US: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; UK: No FCDO advice against travel; CA: Exercise a high degree of caution. 1 GDACS/USGS hazard event(s) were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 30 days. This page's live weather, alerts and news refresh throughout the day.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 36 → 34 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 34 → 36 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 26 → 34 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Catania's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Catania
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Catania, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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