When is the best time to go to Taormina

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Taormina, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Taormina weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Taormina are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Taormina January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 95mm 4.5hrs 10.8hrs 16°C

The weather in January in Taormina is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taormina for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Taormina and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Taormina with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in January »

February

Taormina February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 74mm 5.3hrs 11.7hrs 15°C

February in Taormina is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taormina for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Taormina and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Taormina with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in February »

March

Taormina March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 66mm 6.2hrs 12.8hrs 15°C

The weather in March in Taormina is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taormina for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Taormina and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Taormina with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in March »

April

Taormina April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 48mm 7.3hrs 14hrs 16°C

Taormina's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Taormina.

April is in the spring in Taormina and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Taormina with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in April »

May

Taormina May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 34mm 8.7hrs 15.1hrs 19°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Taormina and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Taormina, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Taormina and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Taormina with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in May »

June

Taormina June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 15mm 10.2hrs 10.8hrs 22°C

June in Taormina is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Taormina, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Taormina and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Taormina with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in June »

July

Taormina July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 15mm 11.3hrs 11.7hrs 26°C

July in Taormina is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Taormina, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Taormina and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Taormina with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in July »

August

Taormina August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 23mm 10.4hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in August in Taormina is characteristically hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Taormina, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Taormina and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Taormina with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in August »

September

Taormina September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 52mm 8.6hrs 14hrs 25°C

Taormina's weather in September is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Taormina, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Taormina and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Taormina with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in September »

October

Taormina October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 102mm 6.9hrs 15.1hrs 23°C

October is a damp month in Taormina and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Taormina.

October is in the fall / autumn in Taormina and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Taormina with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in October »

November

Taormina November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 83mm 5.5hrs 10.8hrs 20°C

Taormina's weather in November is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taormina for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Taormina and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Taormina with around 83mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in November »

December

Taormina December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 100mm 4.4hrs 11.7hrs 17°C

December in Taormina is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Taormina for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Taormina and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Taormina with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Taormina weather in December »

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Taormina weather stats

Taormina weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: July 15mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January 11.3°C 52.3°F
Wettest month: October 102mm 4ins
Warmest sea: August 26.8°C 80.2°F
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