December · Italy
Best time to visit Taormina in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Taormina in December
Average temperature 12°C, 56 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Taormina scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Taormina's Greek theatre frames Etna and the sea, with lanes and gardens above the Ionian coast.
December holds up well in Taormina — 6th best month
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 56 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Taormina in December?
- In December, Taormina averages 12°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Taormina?
- December earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Taormina in December?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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