When to go to Taormina
May–June and September–October are warm and swimmable with fewer crowds. July–August is hot and packed; winter is quiet and many hotels and beach clubs close.
Taormina weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan13°76 mm
- Feb13°68 mm
- Mar16°60 mm
- Apr19°44 mm
- May23°21 mm
- Jun28°19 mm
- Jul32°10 mm
- Aug32°16 mm
- Sep27°60 mm
- Oct23°76 mm
- Nov18°89 mm
- Dec14°88 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C55°F | 8°C47°F | 76 mm | 82% | Cool |
| February | 13°C56°F | 8°C46°F | 68 mm | 81% | Cool |
| March | 16°C60°F | 9°C48°F | 60 mm | 78% | Cool |
| April | 19°C66°F | 11°C53°F | 44 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| May | 23°C73°F | 15°C59°F | 21 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| June | 28°C83°F | 19°C67°F | 19 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| July | 32°C89°F | 22°C72°F | 10 mm | 58% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C89°F | 23°C73°F | 16 mm | 59% | Pleasant |
| September | 27°C81°F | 20°C68°F | 60 mm | 68% | Pleasant |
| October | 23°C74°F | 17°C62°F | 76 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| November | 18°C65°F | 13°C56°F | 89 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| December | 14°C58°F | 10°C50°F | 88 mm | 82% | Cool |
Best months across Italy
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Venice | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (29°C) |
| Florence | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Milan | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Amalfi Coast | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Naples | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Lake Como | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Cinque Terre | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Sicily | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Tuscany | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Positano | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sardinia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Bologna | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Verona | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Pisa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Capri | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sorrento | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Lake Garda | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (31°C) |
| Turin | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Siena | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Puglia | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Dolomites | Jan–Mar, Jul, Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Taormina | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Palermo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Catania | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Bari | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Matera | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Lecce | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Genoa | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Lucca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Taormina?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are warm and swimmable with fewer crowds. July–August is hot and packed; winter is quiet and many hotels and beach clubs close.
When is the rainy season in Taormina?
Rain peaks in November with about 89 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Taormina?
August, with average highs of 32°C (89°F).
How cold does Taormina get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 8°C (46°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.