Taormina weather in October (Sicily, Italy)

Curious about the October weather in Taormina? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Taormina typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Taormina in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 189 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Messina, Italy (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in October

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

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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 October?

For visitors traveling to Taormina, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

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

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