Winter
Dec → Feb14 to 16°
nights 12 to 14°
- 11 rainy days · 104 mm
- 7.7 h of sun
- sea 17°
When is the best time to visit Capri?
- Jan14°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar14°not recommended
- Apr16°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul27°fair
- Aug28°fair
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov19°fair
- Dec16°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Capri, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 12° | 7.2 h | 97 mm | 12 d | 17° | |
| February | 14° | 12° | 8.7 h | 58 mm | 8 d | 15° | |
| March | 14° | 12° | 9.8 h | 71 mm | 11 d | 15° | |
| April | 16° | 14° | 11.1 h | 49 mm | 8 d | 16° | |
| May | 20° | 18° | 12.2 h | 51 mm | 7 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 22° | 13.4 h | 32 mm | 4 d | 24° | ✓ |
| July | 27° | 25° | 13.9 h | 5 mm | 1 d | 28° | |
| August | 28° | 26° | 12.7 h | 25 mm | 4 d | 28° | |
| September | 25° | 23° | 11 h | 100 mm | 9 d | 25° | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 20° | 9.1 h | 99 mm | 9 d | 24° | ✓ |
| November | 19° | 17° | 7.5 h | 187 mm | 16 d | 21° | |
| December | 16° | 14° | 7.1 h | 156 mm | 14 d | 18° |
The four seasons in Capri, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (The Blue Grotto) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May14 to 20°
nights 12 to 18°
- 9 rainy days · 57 mm
- 11 h of sun
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 28°
nights 22 to 26°
- 3 rainy days · 21 mm
- 13.3 h of sun
- sea 27°
Autumn
Sep → Nov19 to 25°
nights 17 to 23°
- 11 rainy days · 129 mm
- 9.2 h of sun
- sea 23°
Book early for May to June and September to October
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 Capri, 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 15h03 of daylight, in December 9h17, a difference of 5h46.
9h34Jan
10h36Feb
11h49Mar
13h14Apr
14h25May
15h03Jun
14h48Jul
13h46Aug
12h24Sep
11h02Oct
9h51Nov
9h17Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "The Blue Grotto" (40.56°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Capri, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 |
EventsFeast of San CostanzoMaySettembrata anacapreseSeptemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Towns & culture: 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 Capri, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- MayFeast of San Costanzo
The silver statue of the island's patron saint is carried in procession from Marina Grande up to the Piazzetta, in mid-May.
- SeptemberSettembrata anacaprese
Anacapri celebrates the grape harvest with decorated floats, tastings and games between neighbourhoods, over several days in September.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended14°12° at night
- 97 mm · 12 d
- 7.2 h
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°12° at night
- 58 mm · 8 d
- 8.7 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended14°12° at night
- 71 mm · 11 d
- 9.8 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair16°14° at night
- 49 mm · 8 d
- 11.1 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°18° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
- 12.2 h
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°22° at night
- 32 mm · 4 d
- 13.4 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair27°25° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
- 13.9 h
- sea 28°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair28°26° at night
- 25 mm · 4 d
- 12.7 h
- sea 28°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended25°23° at night
- 100 mm · 9 d
- 11 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°20° at night
- 99 mm · 9 d
- 9.1 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair19°17° at night
- 187 mm · 16 d
- 7.5 h
- sea 21°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended16°14° at night
- 156 mm · 14 d
- 7.1 h
- sea 18°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 14 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (97 mm). Expect 7.2 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Expect 8.7 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 14 °C at best, 12 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 14 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (49 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 18 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.2 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.4 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 27 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Plenty of sunshine: 13.9 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 28 °C in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. Rain stays light: 25 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. The sea is at 25 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (99 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.1 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 187 mm over 16 days. Expect 7.5 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 16 °C at best, 14 °C at night. A very wet month, 156 mm of rain over 14 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Capri?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 20 to 25 °C, with 7 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, The Blue Grotto).
Which month should you avoid in Capri?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 156 mm over 14 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (The Blue Grotto).
What is the hottest month in Capri?
August, with 28 °C on average in the afternoon and 26 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (The Blue Grotto).
What is the coldest month in Capri?
January, with 14 °C at best during the day and 12 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (The Blue Grotto).
What is the driest month in Capri?
July: 5 mm over 1 day of rain, against 187 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Capri?
July, with 13.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Capri?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 28 °C in July), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (The Blue Grotto).
When is the best time to hike in Capri?
February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (The Blue Grotto), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Capri?
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 (The Blue Grotto).
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