Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 6 to 8°
- 11 rainy days · 103 mm
- 7.4 h of sun
- sea 16°
When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr18°fair
- May22°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul31°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct23°fair
- Nov18°not recommended
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in the Amalfi Coast, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 6° | 7 h | 95 mm | 12 d | 16° | |
| February | 14° | 6° | 8.2 h | 67 mm | 9 d | 15° | |
| March | 15° | 7° | 9.5 h | 80 mm | 12 d | 15° | |
| April | 18° | 9° | 10.9 h | 74 mm | 10 d | 16° | |
| May | 22° | 14° | 11.9 h | 78 mm | 12 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 18° | 13.2 h | 53 mm | 7 d | 24° | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 21° | 13.8 h | 15 mm | 2 d | 27° | |
| August | 31° | 22° | 12.7 h | 34 mm | 7 d | 27° | |
| September | 27° | 18° | 10.7 h | 127 mm | 10 d | 25° | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 14° | 8.8 h | 95 mm | 10 d | 23° | |
| November | 18° | 11° | 7.1 h | 195 mm | 16 d | 21° | |
| December | 15° | 8° | 6.9 h | 146 mm | 13 d | 18° |
The four seasons in the Amalfi Coast, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Naples) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 22°
nights 7 to 14°
- 11 rainy days · 77 mm
- 10.8 h of sun
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 31°
nights 18 to 22°
- 5 rainy days · 34 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
- sea 26°
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 27°
nights 11 to 18°
- 12 rainy days · 139 mm
- 8.9 h of sun
- sea 23°
Book early for May to June and September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in the Amalfi Coast, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h05 of daylight, in December 9h15, a difference of 5h50.
9h33Jan
10h35Feb
11h49Mar
13h15Apr
14h27May
15h05Jun
14h50Jul
13h47Aug
12h24Sep
11h02Oct
9h50Nov
9h15Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Naples" (40.85°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in the Amalfi Coast, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsRavello FestivalJuly to AugustFerragostoAugustFeast of San GennaroSeptemberSan Gregorio Armeno nativity scenesNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September, October
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in the Amalfi Coast, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- July to AugustRavello Festival
Concerts and ballets on the terrace of Villa Rufolo, a stage suspended above the Gulf of Salerno.
- AugustFerragosto big crowds
15 August empties Naples and fills the coast: packed beaches, gridlocked coast roads and prices at their peak.
- SeptemberFeast of San Gennaro
On 19 September, the cathedral awaits the liquefaction of the patron saint's blood, watched by the whole city.
- November to DecemberSan Gregorio Armeno nativity scenes big crowds
The street of the Neapolitan nativity figure makers overflows with workshops, figurines and onlookers throughout Advent.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit the Amalfi Coast, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Positano | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇮🇹 Amalfi and Ravello | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇮🇹 Capri | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇮🇹 Pompeii and Vesuvius | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇮🇹 Naples | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
| 🇮🇹 Sorrento and the Path of the Gods | · | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | · |
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 95 mm · 12 d
- 7 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°6° at night
- 67 mm · 9 d
- 8.2 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°7° at night
- 80 mm · 12 d
- 9.5 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair18°9° at night
- 74 mm · 10 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended22°14° at night
- 78 mm · 12 d
- 11.9 h
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°18° at night
- 53 mm · 7 d
- 13.2 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair31°21° at night
- 15 mm · 2 d
- 13.8 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair31°22° at night
- 34 mm · 7 d
- 12.7 h
- sea 27°
High season, book early
September
Recommended27°18° at night
- 127 mm · 10 d
- 10.7 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair23°14° at night
- 95 mm · 10 d
- 8.8 h
- sea 23°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended18°11° at night
- 195 mm · 16 d
- 7.1 h
- sea 21°
Busy, without the crush
December
Not recommended15°8° at night
- 146 mm · 13 d
- 6.9 h
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (95 mm). Expect 7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 15 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.5 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (78 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Rain stays light: 53 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.2 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 31 °C in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 34 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (127 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (95 mm). Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. A very wet month, 195 mm of rain over 16 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Cool: 15 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (146 mm). Expect 6.9 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast?
May to June and September: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 27 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Naples).
Which month should you avoid in the Amalfi Coast?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 195 mm over 16 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Naples).
What is the hottest month in the Amalfi Coast?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Naples).
What is the coldest month in the Amalfi Coast?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Naples).
What is the driest month in the Amalfi Coast?
July: 15 mm over 2 days of rain, against 195 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in the Amalfi Coast?
July, with 13.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in the Amalfi Coast?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 27 °C in July), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Naples).
When to go diving or snorkelling in the Amalfi Coast?
July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Naples).
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