Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Taormina in September
Taormina cools off: highs slip to 81°F (27°C), from 89°F in August, with lows of 68°F (20°C) and about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain.
September opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 94/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 68°F (20°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What September feels like
Warm afternoons near 81°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 68°F (20°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (60 mm).
Plan around September
September is one of Taormina's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and September – November.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in August to 94/100.
- September sits inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Taormina in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Villa Comunale
Terraced public garden with Victorian follies and sea views.
Why now September scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Corso Umberto
Main pedestrian street between Porta Messina and Porta Catania.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 2.4 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.
Bar Turrisi
Quirky Castelmola bar known for almond wine and terrace views.
Isola Bella
Tiny nature-reserve island joined to the beach by a sandbar.
Nearby in September
- Syracuse in September~54 mi · highs 86°F, 2.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Palermo in September~106 mi · highs 82°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amalfi in September~196 mi · highs 76°F, 3.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Ravello in September~197 mi · highs 72°F, 3.0 in rain · 5°C (9°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Taormina?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain. September is inside the Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct window our Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse route recommends.
How hot is Taormina in September?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 68°F (20°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taormina in September?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.7 in (627 mm).
What should I pack for Taormina in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Taormina
Routes in season in September
- Sicily: Palermo to Syracuse Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Planning Taormina in September?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.