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Taormina in May
Taormina warms up: highs climb to 73°F (23°C), from 66°F in April, with lows of 59°F (15°C) and about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain.
At 97/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 0.8 in (21 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 59°F (15°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain.
Plan around May
May is one of Taormina's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 73°F, up from 66°F in April.
- Comfort improves from 94/100 in April to 97/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 73°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taormina in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Villa Comunale
Terraced public garden with Victorian follies and sea views.
Why now May scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Corso Umberto
Main pedestrian street between Porta Messina and Porta Catania.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 0.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mount Etna
Cable car from Rifugio Sapienza to about 2,500 m on Europe's tallest active volcano.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Benanti Winery
Family estate on Etna's slopes offering tastings of volcanic Nerello Mascalese.
Ancient Theatre of Taormina
Greek-Roman theater framing Etna and the coast.
Nearby in May
- Syracuse in May~54 mi · highs 79°F, 0.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Palermo in May~106 mi · highs 74°F, 1.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amalfi in May~196 mi · highs 68°F, 1.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Ravello in May~197 mi · highs 64°F, 1.6 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~461 m to Taormina's ~222 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Taormina in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Taormina?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends.
How hot is Taormina in May?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taormina in May?
Not much: about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.7 in (627 mm).
What should I pack for Taormina in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 73°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Taormina
Routes in season in May
- Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Taormina in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.