Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 15°
nights 6 to 8°
- 11 rainy days · 103 mm
- 7.4 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Naples?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°fair
- Apr18°recommended
- May22°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul31°fair
- Aug31°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct23°recommended
- Nov18°fair
- Dec15°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Naples, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 6° | 7 h | 95 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 14° | 6° | 8.2 h | 67 mm | 9 d | |
| March | 15° | 7° | 9.5 h | 80 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 18° | 9° | 10.9 h | 74 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 22° | 14° | 11.9 h | 78 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 18° | 13.2 h | 53 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| July | 31° | 21° | 13.8 h | 15 mm | 2 d | |
| August | 31° | 22° | 12.7 h | 34 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 27° | 18° | 10.7 h | 127 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 14° | 8.8 h | 95 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| November | 18° | 11° | 7.1 h | 195 mm | 16 d | |
| December | 15° | 8° | 6.9 h | 146 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in Naples, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Spaccanapoli) 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
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 31°
nights 18 to 22°
- 5 rainy days · 34 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 27°
nights 11 to 18°
- 12 rainy days · 139 mm
- 8.9 h of sun
Book early for April 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 Naples, 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
14h49Jul
13h47Aug
12h24Sep
11h02Oct
9h50Nov
9h15Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Spaccanapoli" (40.85°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Naples, month by month
EventsFeast of San GennaroMay, September, DecemberMaggio dei MonumentiMayNativity scenes of San Gregorio ArmenoNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Naples, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- May, September, DecemberFeast of San Gennaro
Three times a year, crowds pack the Duomo to see whether the patron saint's blood liquefies, the September occasion being the most popular.
- MayMaggio dei Monumenti
Throughout May, palaces, cloisters and underground sites that are usually closed open their doors to the public.
- November to DecemberNativity scenes of San Gregorio Armeno big crowds
The street of the nativity figure makers fills with figurines and onlookers from November to Christmas, to the point that you move along at a crawl.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°6° at night
- 95 mm · 12 d
- 7 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°6° at night
- 67 mm · 9 d
- 8.2 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair15°7° at night
- 80 mm · 12 d
- 9.5 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended18°9° at night
- 74 mm · 10 d
- 10.9 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended22°14° at night
- 78 mm · 12 d
- 11.9 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°18° at night
- 53 mm · 7 d
- 13.2 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair31°21° at night
- 15 mm · 2 d
- 13.8 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair31°22° at night
- 34 mm · 7 d
- 12.7 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°18° at night
- 127 mm · 10 d
- 10.7 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended23°14° at night
- 95 mm · 10 d
- 8.8 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair18°11° at night
- 195 mm · 16 d
- 7.1 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Not recommended15°8° at night
- 146 mm · 13 d
- 6.9 h
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. 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. 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. 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. Busy season, without the crush.
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. 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. 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. 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. Busy season, without the crush.
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. 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. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 195 mm over 16 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. 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. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Naples?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 27 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Spaccanapoli).
Which month should you avoid in Naples?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 146 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Spaccanapoli).
What is the hottest month in Naples?
July, with 31 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Spaccanapoli).
What is the coldest month in Naples?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 6 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Spaccanapoli).
What is the driest month in Naples?
July: 15 mm over 2 days of rain, against 195 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Naples?
July, with 13.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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