Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Taormina in November
The year's rain peaks now, with about 3.5 in (89 mm) falling in Taormina, alongside highs near 65°F (18°C) and lows of 56°F (13°C).
At 87/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 87/100 · Great
What November feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 56°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (89 mm).
Plan around November
November is one of Taormina's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by December, the score drops to 75/100.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (9°F) from October.
- Comfort holds steady from October (87 → 87/100).
- Our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 56°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taormina in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bar Turrisi
Quirky Castelmola bar known for almond wine and terrace views.
Why now November scores 87/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Villa Comunale
Terraced public garden with Victorian follies and sea views.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 3.5 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.
Corso Umberto
Main pedestrian street between Porta Messina and Porta Catania.
Isola Bella
Tiny nature-reserve island joined to the beach by a sandbar.
Nearby in November
- Syracuse in November~54 mi · highs 69°F, 3.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Palermo in November~106 mi · highs 67°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Amalfi in November~196 mi · highs 65°F, 5.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Ravello in November~197 mi · highs 61°F, 5.2 in rain · 2°C (4°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Taormina?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 87/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. Our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Taormina in November?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taormina in November?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.7 in (627 mm).
What should I pack for Taormina in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 56°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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