INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Taormina Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:58 (Europe/Rome)
Italy · Forecast updated Nov 7, 2026, 14:58 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
22.7°C
72.9°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 7, 2026, 14:58 (Europe/Rome). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.0°C above
The typical November average is 21.7°C (71.1°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Cooling by 0.7°C
Seven-day average: 23.0°C, versus 23.7°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Taormina, typical monthly averages range from about 15.1°C (59.2°F) in February to 27.9°C (82.2°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Taormina has been 24.1°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Taormina, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2–16.3°C | 16.2°C / 61.2°F |
| February | 15.0–15.2°C | 15.1°C / 59.2°F |
| March | 15.0–15.8°C | 15.5°C / 59.9°F |
| April | 16.0–17.2°C | 16.7°C / 62.1°F |
| May | 18.5–19.8°C | 19.2°C / 66.6°F |
| June | 23.0–24.4°C | 23.6°C / 74.5°F |
| July | 27.3–27.9°C | 27.6°C / 81.7°F |
| August | 27.2–29.3°C | 27.9°C / 82.2°F |
| September | 25.9–27.8°C | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| October | 23.9–24.5°C | 24.2°C / 75.6°F |
| November | 21.5–21.9°C | 21.7°C / 71.1°F |
| December | 17.7–18.7°C | 18.3°C / 64.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (37.88, 15.38). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Taormina in January
Typical January water temperature near Taormina is 16.2°C (61.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.2–16.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: December 18.3°C · February 15.1°C.
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Taormina in February
Typical February water temperature near Taormina is 15.1°C (59.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.0–15.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: January 16.2°C · March 15.5°C.
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Taormina in March
Typical March water temperature near Taormina is 15.5°C (59.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 15.0–15.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: February 15.1°C · April 16.7°C.
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Taormina in April
Typical April water temperature near Taormina is 16.7°C (62.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 16.0–17.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cold water. Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Adjacent months: March 15.5°C · May 19.2°C.
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Taormina in May
Typical May water temperature near Taormina is 19.2°C (66.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 18.5–19.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: April 16.7°C · June 23.6°C.
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Taormina in June
Typical June water temperature near Taormina is 23.6°C (74.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.0–24.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 19.2°C · July 27.6°C.
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Taormina in July
Typical July water temperature near Taormina is 27.6°C (81.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.3–27.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: June 23.6°C · August 27.9°C.
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Taormina in August
Typical August water temperature near Taormina is 27.9°C (82.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 27.2–29.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 27.6°C · September 26.9°C.
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Taormina in September
Typical September water temperature near Taormina is 26.9°C (80.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–27.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 27.9°C · October 24.2°C.
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Taormina in October
Typical October water temperature near Taormina is 24.2°C (75.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.9–24.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 26.9°C · November 21.7°C.
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Taormina in November
Typical November water temperature near Taormina is 21.7°C (71.1°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.5–21.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: October 24.2°C · December 18.3°C.
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Taormina in December
Typical December water temperature near Taormina is 18.3°C (64.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 17.7–18.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 21.7°C · January 16.2°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 21.9°C / 71.4°F | 24.2°C / 75.6°F | 27.2°C / 81.0°F |
| July | 25.8°C / 78.4°F | 27.8°C / 82.0°F | 29.5°C / 85.1°F |
| August | 28.3°C / 82.9°F | 29.3°C / 84.7°F | 30.4°C / 86.7°F |
| September | 26.2°C / 79.2°F | 28.1°C / 82.6°F | 29.8°C / 85.6°F |
| October | 23.0°C / 73.4°F | 24.8°C / 76.6°F | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| November | 22.4°C / 72.3°F | 22.9°C / 73.1°F | 23.2°C / 73.8°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3839 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Taormina
Sicilian coast with Isola Bella's pebble bay and clear rocky shallows.
- Area
- Sicily
Taormina Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Taormina today?
The current sea surface temperature near Taormina is 22.7°C (72.9°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.1°C.
When is the water warmest in Taormina?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 27.9°C (82.2°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Taormina?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 15.1°C (59.2°F) in the same historical baseline. A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.
Can you swim in Taormina today?
At 22.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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