Our verdict
The best time to visit Taormina is April-July
The warmest month of the year in Taormina is August, where the average temperature gets to around 29℃ (83℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (87℉) on the hottest days in summer. The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 6℃ (44℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Taormina, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. On average it rains the most days in October, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Taormina seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Taormina as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Taormina is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Taormina
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Taormina for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Taormina climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Taormina for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Taormina in January
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Taormina in February
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Taormina in March
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Taormina in April
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Taormina in May
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Taormina in June
- Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 67%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Taormina in July
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Taormina in August
- Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Taormina in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Taormina in October
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in October, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Taormina in November
- Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.
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Taormina in December
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Taormina in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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