Taormina Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Taormina, Sicily, Italy. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Taormina varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 332 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 112 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2495 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Taormina serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight.

Taormina vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Taormina enjoys an average of 2495 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Related Climate Data for Taormina

October, Taormina’s wettest month, receives 24 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 22°C (72°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 28°C (82°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Taormina Precipitation page.