Spadafora
Messina · Italy
Spadafora lies in Sicily, Italy. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 30°C (86°F); the sea is warmest in August at about 27°C (80°F).
The best months to visit are June–August.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 27°C (80°F).
Swimming season (water ≥ 21 °C): June–October.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 30°C (86°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around 9°C (48°F).
The wettest month is December, with rain on about 12 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 10.6 hours of sunshine a day.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 19°
- Humidity
- 63%
- Wind
- 16 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 29 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Pressure
- 1022 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:14 / 18:09
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Spadafora
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 15° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 27° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Average low | 9° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 21° | 17° | 14° | 11° |
| Sea temperature | 15° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 95 | 83 | 73 | 56 | 28 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 60 | 98 | 104 | 99 |
| Rain days | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.8 | 8.2 | 9.7 | 10.6 | 9.8 | 8 | 6.2 | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10 | 9.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 72 | 74 | 75 |
| Wind (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
| Go score | 48 | 53 | 59 | 71 | 91 | 97 | 99 | 99 | 93 | 84 | 68 | 53 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Spadafora, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Sightseeing & city walks | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Hiking | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| Diving & snorkelling | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Beach & swimming — Good: sea ≥ 24 °C, highs ≥ 26 °C and at most 6 rain days (or under 40 mm of rain in the month). Fair: sea ≥ 21 °C, highs ≥ 23 °C and at most 10 rain days (or under 80 mm).
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Diving & snorkelling — Good: sea ≥ 25 °C in a dry spell. Fair: ≥ 22 °C, or ≥ 20 °C near known dive sites.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Spadafora: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Best value months
Good weather, fewer visitors, usually lower prices.
November
- Nov68
An estimate: months with a go score of 60 or more and below-average tourist numbers.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Spadafora: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.2 m
Swimming seasonJune–October
Average sea temperature by month
Bathing water quality near Spadafora
Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.
Excellent 21Good 5Not classified 1
81% of the sites reach the top class — check the rating of the beach you pick.
Nearest monitored sites
- 1 Via Lungomare Incrocio Via Acquavena Excellent 0.3 km
- 2 Via Lungomare Incrocio Via Manzoni Excellent 0.5 km
- 3 Campo Sportivo Lato Ovest Excellent 0.8 km
- 4 Via Lungomare Incrocio Via Sicilia Excellent 0.9 km
- 5 Via Lungomare Incrocio Via Sicilia Excellent 1.1 km
The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.
Festivals and events around Spadafora
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Naulochus
ancient city in Sicily
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Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani
church building in Messina, Italy
Chiesa del Carmine
church building in Messina, Italy
Church of São Francisco de Paula
church
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Mategriffon
ruins of the old castle and prison of Messina, Italy
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Palazzo del Monte di Pietà
historic palace in Messina, Italy
Regional museum of Messina
archeology and art museum
Monte Scuderi
mountain in Italy
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Santa Maria Assunta
church in Santa Lucia del Mela, Italy
Roman villa of San Biagio
Messana
ancient Greek colony of Chalcis in Sicily, Italy
Mylae
historic settlement in Sicily
Spadafora: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Euro
EUR · €
1 USD ≈ 0.892 EUR
- Languages
- Italian
- Calling code
- +39
- Meal, casual restaurant€15.00≈ $17.00
- Cappuccino€3.50≈ $3.90
- Beer (0.5 l)€5.20≈ $5.80
- Bottled water (1.5 l)€1.60≈ $1.80
- Taxi, 5 km€11.00≈ $12.00
- Public transport ticket€1.90≈ $2.20
- Mid-range hotel, per night€120≈ $130
Estimated from Italy’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 73% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
13 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.8 (2006).
How to get to Spadafora
Nearest airports
- REGReggio Calabria AirportReggio Calabria29 km
- CTACatania-Fontanarossa AirportCatania89 km
- SUFLamezia Terme Sant'Eufemia International AirportLamezia Terme (CZ)107 km
Distances
- Rome475 km 8 h 14 · 1 h 16
- Milan954 km 16 h 32 · 1 h 52
- Naples307 km 5 h 20
- Turin993 km 17 h 13 · 1 h 55
- Palermo177 km 3 h 04
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Hotels in Spadafora
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Spadafora?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Spadafora is June–August.
What is the weather like in Spadafora in October?
In October, Spadafora averages a high of 23°C (74°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with 98 mm of rain on about 9 days.
How warm is the sea in Spadafora?
The sea is warmest in August (about 27°C (80°F)). Swimming season: June–October.
What is the rainiest month in Spadafora?
December, with rain on about 12 days.
What is the nearest airport to Spadafora?
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), about 89 km away.
What power plugs are used in Italy?
Plug types C, F, L, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Italy?
Euro (EUR).
What is the emergency number in Italy?
112.
Is Italy safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
When is Spadafora most crowded?
The busiest months are July–August.
When is Spadafora least crowded?
The quietest months are November–March.
When is the best time to visit Spadafora without the crowds?
May–June and September–October: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Spadafora in?
Europe/Rome (UTC+2).
What is the population of Spadafora?
About 4,547.