Giardini-Naxos is a small town located in the province of Messina, Sicily, Italy. It is situated on the east coast of the island, just south of the city of Taormina, and is a popular tourist destination.
The town is situated on a narrow strip of land between the Ionian Sea and the slopes of Mount Etna, and is home to a long stretch of sandy beaches, making it an ideal spot for sunbathing and swimming. The town is also known for its picturesque views of the sea, as well as its numerous restaurants and bars.
The history of Giardini-Naxos dates back to the 8th century BC when it was founded by the Greeks. It was an important port city during the Roman period, and was later occupied by the Arabs and Normans. In the 16th century, the town was destroyed by an earthquake, but was quickly rebuilt and became a popular destination for tourists.
Today, Giardini-Naxos is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. It is known for its beautiful beaches, its rich cultural heritage, and its vibrant nightlife. The town is also home to a number of historical sites, including the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Naxos, and the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, which is one of the oldest churches in Sicily.
Giardini-Naxos is a charming town that offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach holiday or an exciting night out, Giardini-Naxos has something to offer.
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Giardini-Naxos in Italy has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers, mild and wet winters, and pleasant springs and autumns. In the summer months, temperatures range from the mid 20s to the mid 30s Celsius, with occasional heatwaves reaching up to 40°C. In the winter, temperatures are mild and rarely drop below 5°C. The spring and autumn months are mild and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-teens to the mid-twenties. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with the winter months receiving slightly more precipitation than the summer months.
Our weather forecast for Giardini-Naxos helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 13th 2026 Jan. 13th 2026 | max: 14.5 °C min: 8.8 °C |
11.5 m/s 18.7 m/s |
0.2 % 24.1 m |
54.0 % 1,026 hPa |
07:14:02 17:01:35 |
|
| Jan. 14th 2026 Jan. 14th 2026 | max: 15.1 °C min: 10.7 °C |
10.6 m/s 16.2 m/s |
0.7 % 24.1 m |
69.3 % 1,024 hPa |
07:13:46 17:02:37 |
|
| Jan. 15th 2026 Jan. 15th 2026 | max: 15.5 °C min: 11 °C |
11.2 m/s 17.6 m/s |
65.3 % 24.1 m |
81.4 % 1,022 hPa |
07:13:27 17:03:39 |
|
| Jan. 16th 2026 Jan. 16th 2026 | max: 14.1 °C min: 11.3 °C |
7.2 m/s 10.8 m/s |
99.8 % 24.1 m |
79.7 % 1,019 hPa |
07:13:06 17:04:42 |
|
| Jan. 17th 2026 Jan. 17th 2026 | max: 14.5 °C min: 11.3 °C |
19.1 m/s 34.9 m/s |
59.2 % 20.0 m |
85.6 % 1,014 hPa |
07:12:44 17:05:45 |
|
| Jan. 18th 2026 Jan. 18th 2026 | max: 13.6 °C min: 10 °C |
17.6 m/s 31.7 m/s |
71.5 % 24.1 m |
72.3 % 1,008 hPa |
07:12:19 17:06:49 |
|
| Jan. 19th 2026 Jan. 19th 2026 | max: 13.4 °C min: 10.5 °C |
22.3 m/s 39.2 m/s |
85.8 % 22.4 m |
78.9 % 1,003 hPa |
07:11:52 17:07:53 |
|
| Jan. 20th 2026 Jan. 20th 2026 | max: 14.3 °C min: 10.2 °C |
21.2 m/s 32.8 m/s |
47.4 % 24.1 m |
72.3 % 1,008 hPa |
07:11:24 17:08:58 |
|
| Jan. 21st 2026 Jan. 21st 2026 | max: 13.3 °C min: 10 °C |
8.3 m/s 8.4 m/s |
65.6 % 24.1 m |
68.5 % 1,018 hPa |
07:10:53 17:10:04 |
|
| Jan. 22nd 2026 Jan. 22nd 2026 | max: 14.8 °C min: 10.2 °C |
11.2 m/s 17.3 m/s |
34.3 % 23.6 m |
68.5 % 1,013 hPa |
07:10:21 17:11:10 |
|
| Jan. 23rd 2026 Jan. 23rd 2026 | max: 12.9 °C min: 9.7 °C |
11.2 m/s 17.3 m/s |
84.6 % 22.2 m |
74.7 % 1,013 hPa |
07:09:47 17:12:16 |
|
| Jan. 24th 2026 Jan. 24th 2026 | max: 12.3 °C min: 7.8 °C |
15.1 m/s 23.4 m/s |
46.2 % 21.6 m |
73.9 % 1,014 hPa |
07:09:10 17:13:22 |
|
| Jan. 25th 2026 Jan. 25th 2026 | max: 11.7 °C min: 7.2 °C |
10.8 m/s 13.9 m/s |
38.3 % 24.1 m |
63.4 % 1,015 hPa |
07:08:32 17:14:29 |
Would you like to travel to Giardini-Naxos on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Giardini-Naxos.
| Date | Ship | Passaengers (min - max) | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 3rd 2026 Friday, 3rd of Apr. 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 15th 2026 Wednesday, 15th of Apr. 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 28th 2026 Tuesday, 28th of Apr. 2026 | EXPLORA I | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| May 3rd 2026 Sunday, 3rd of May 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 7th 2026 Thursday, 7th of May 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 8th 2026 Friday, 8th of May 2026 | Seabourn Venture | 264 - 317 | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| May 9th 2026 Saturday, 9th of May 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 14th 2026 Thursday, 14th of May 2026 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 06:30 pm | |
| May 21st 2026 Thursday, 21st of May 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 27th 2026 Wednesday, 27th of May 2026 | Sea Cloud II | 96 | 07:00 am | 02:30 pm | |
| Jun. 6th 2026 Saturday, 6th of Jun. 2026 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Jun. 9th 2026 Tuesday, 9th of Jun. 2026 | Seabourn Quest | 450 - 540 | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jun. 10th 2026 Wednesday, 10th of Jun. 2026 | Seabourn Quest | 450 - 540 | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jun. 11th 2026 Thursday, 11th of Jun. 2026 | EXPLORA I | 922 - 1473 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Jun. 14th 2026 Sunday, 14th of Jun. 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jun. 21st 2026 Sunday, 21st of Jun. 2026 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jun. 25th 2026 Thursday, 25th of Jun. 2026 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Jun. 26th 2026 Friday, 26th of Jun. 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jun. 27th 2026 Saturday, 27th of Jun. 2026 | Sea Cloud II | 96 | 06:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Jun. 27th 2026 Saturday, 27th of Jun. 2026 | Silver Nova | 728 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Jun. 28th 2026 Sunday, 28th of Jun. 2026 | Sea Cloud II | 96 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 11th 2026 Saturday, 11th of Jul. 2026 | EXPLORA I | 922 - 1473 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 20th 2026 Monday, 20th of Jul. 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jul. 28th 2026 Tuesday, 28th of Jul. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jul. 28th 2026 Tuesday, 28th of Jul. 2026 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Aug. 1st 2026 Saturday, 1st of Aug. 2026 | Emerald Sakara | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 1st 2026 Saturday, 1st of Aug. 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Aug. 2nd 2026 Sunday, 2nd of Aug. 2026 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Aug. 8th 2026 Saturday, 8th of Aug. 2026 | EXPLORA I | 922 - 1473 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Aug. 25th 2026 Tuesday, 25th of Aug. 2026 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Sep. 5th 2026 Saturday, 5th of Sep. 2026 | EXPLORA I | 922 - 1473 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Sep. 17th 2026 Thursday, 17th of Sep. 2026 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 3rd 2026 Saturday, 3rd of Oct. 2026 | EXPLORA I | 922 - 1473 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Oct. 9th 2026 Friday, 9th of Oct. 2026 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 07:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
| Oct. 11th 2026 Sunday, 11th of Oct. 2026 | Sea Cloud Spirit | 136 | 07:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
| Oct. 11th 2026 Sunday, 11th of Oct. 2026 | Silver Spirit | 608 - 648 | 08:00 am | 06:30 pm | |
| Oct. 13th 2026 Tuesday, 13th of Oct. 2026 | Silver Muse | 576 - 691 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Oct. 20th 2026 Tuesday, 20th of Oct. 2026 | Silver Ray | 556 - 728 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Nov. 20th 2026 Friday, 20th of Nov. 2026 | Silver Nova | 728 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 7th 2027 Wednesday, 7th of Apr. 2027 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Apr. 18th 2027 Sunday, 18th of Apr. 2027 | Silver Nova | 728 | 08:30 am | 07:30 pm | |
| May 8th 2027 Saturday, 8th of May 2027 | Scenic Eclipse | 228 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 10th 2027 Monday, 10th of May 2027 | Seabourn Ovation | 532 - 638 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 13th 2027 Thursday, 13th of May 2027 | Silver Shadow | 388 - 466 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| May 14th 2027 Friday, 14th of May 2027 | Scenic Eclipse II | 228 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 17th 2027 Monday, 17th of May 2027 | Emerald Azzurra | 100 | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 22nd 2027 Saturday, 22nd of May 2027 | EXPLORA I | 922 - 1473 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| May 26th 2027 Wednesday, 26th of May 2027 | Silver Ray | 556 - 728 | 08:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Jun. 10th 2027 Thursday, 10th of Jun. 2027 | Crystal Symphony | 606 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jun. 18th 2027 Friday, 18th of Jun. 2027 | Seabourn Ovation | 532 - 638 | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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