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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Taormina.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Taormina - and find the best time to visit.
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Taormina. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in August to 8°C (46°F) in February.
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Taormina has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1006 mm (40 in) of rainfall annually. Taormina can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 144 mm (5.7 in) of precipitation over 8 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Taormina Precipitation page.
Taormina can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Taormina.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Taormina. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions. Taormina has a distinct dry season from May to August, with warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 13°C (55°F) in February to 28°C (82°F) in August. Nighttime lows range from 8°C (46°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1006 mm (40 in). October is the wettest month with 144 mm (5.7 in), while July is the driest with 13 mm (0.5 in).
Taormina receives around 2,495 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 332 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 112 hours. Overall, Taormina enjoys abundant sunshine.
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