Taormina weather in December (Sicily, Italy)

What can you expect from the weather in Taormina during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Taormina typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Taormina in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Taormina climate page with graphs.

 

Taormina, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Messina, Italy (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in December

Find out more about the weather in Italy in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Taormina in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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