AI-generatedTaormina, Sicily at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 561 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 204 m
Climate in Taormina, Sicily
Taormina, Sicily has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Taormina, Sicily is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 17°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
07:0618:23
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Taormina, Sicily in October?
In October, Taormina, Sicily is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 17 min07:06 – 18:23
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 5 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %27 %
- Seaweight 25 %86 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Taormina, Sicily
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 22.0 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Taormina, Sicily ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
From September to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.5 and 27.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.3° | 14.6° | 16.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.6° | 13.8° | 15.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.7° | 14.1° | 15.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.6° | 15.2° | 16.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.1° | 17.5° | 18.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.9° | 21.2° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.1° | 24.2° | 26.5° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.5° | 27.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.4° | 24.6° | 26.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.0° | 22.0° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 20.1° | 19.0° | 21.1° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 17.0° | 16.0° | 18.0° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Taormina, Sicily
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Taormina, Sicily, 51 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Taormina, Sicily
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Taormina, Sicily: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Taormina, Sicily has about 8 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22 | 12° | 7° | 15.3° | 5.3 h | 8 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 12° | 7° | 14.6° | 5.9 h | 7 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 14° | 8° | 14.7° | 6.6 h | 8 | 58 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 16° | 10° | 15.6° | 7.4 h | 7 | 46 |
| MayMay | 49 | 20° | 14° | 18.1° | 8.7 h | 5 | 31 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 25° | 19° | 21.9° | 10.0 h | 3 | 20 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 28° | 22° | 25.1° | 11.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 28° | 22° | 26.5° | 9.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 24° | 19° | 25.4° | 7.0 h | 7 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 21° | 16° | 23.0° | 5.8 h | 8 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 17° | 12° | 20.1° | 4.8 h | 8 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 22 | 13° | 9° | 17.0° | 4.9 h | 7 | 58 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
37.85° N, 15.29° E · 204 m · Europe/Rome
Best time to visit Taormina, Sicily
The best time to visit Taormina, Sicily is from June to August. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 70 mm of precipitation.
Taormina, Sicily through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Taormina, Sicily in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Taormina, Sicily in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 10 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Taormina, Sicily in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 17–24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Taormina, Sicily in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Taormina, Sicily for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Taormina, Sicily month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January12° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Taormina, Sicily is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in January25February12° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In February, Taormina, Sicily is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 63 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in February26March14° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Taormina, Sicily is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in March30April16° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In April, Taormina, Sicily is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in April49May20° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Taormina, Sicily is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in May92June25° · Sea 22° · 10 h
In June, Taormina, Sicily is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in June100July28° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Taormina, Sicily is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.1 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in July100August28° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Taormina, Sicily is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in August84September24° · Sea 25° · 7 h
In September, Taormina, Sicily is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 56 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in September54October21° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Taormina, Sicily is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in October31November17° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Taormina, Sicily is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
Taormina, Sicily in November22December13° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Taormina, Sicily is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Taormina, Sicily.
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Taormina vs. Tropea
In October the holiday weather in Taormina and Tropea is about equally good (score 54 vs. 58). During the day Tropea is 1 °C warmer than Taormina. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Taormina | Tropea |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Italy in October: the best places
In October, Taormina, Sicily ranks 16 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Palermo24°23°80
- 2Naples21°22°78
- 3Rome21°77
- 4Venice18°19°77
- 5Sirmione18°76
- 6Cagliari23°22°73
- 7Florence19°73
- 8Milan18°73
- 16TaorminaThis page21°23°54
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- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,950 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Taormina, Sicily
When is the best time to visit Taormina, Sicily?
The best time to visit Taormina, Sicily is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Taormina, Sicily?
The sea temperature in Taormina, Sicily ranges from 14.6 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to November.
Can you swim in Taormina, Sicily in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Taormina, Sicily?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Taormina, Sicily?
The wettest month is November with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Taormina, Sicily get?
Taormina, Sicily gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in November there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Taormina, Sicily in?
Taormina, Sicily uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Taormina, Sicily?
A nonstop flight from London to Taormina, Sicily takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,950 km.
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