Winter
Dec → Feb13 to 14°
nights 7 to 9°
- 13 rainy days · 160 mm
- 7.4 h of sun
- sea 17°
When is the best time to visit Positano?
- Jan13°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar15°not recommended
- Apr17°fair
- May22°recommended
- Jun27°recommended
- Jul30°fair
- Aug30°fair
- Sep26°recommended
- Oct22°recommended
- Nov18°fair
- Dec14°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Positano, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° | 7° | 7 h | 162 mm | 14 d | 17° | |
| February | 14° | 7° | 8.3 h | 100 mm | 9 d | 15° | |
| March | 15° | 8° | 9.6 h | 109 mm | 12 d | 15° | |
| April | 17° | 10° | 10.9 h | 78 mm | 11 d | 16° | |
| May | 22° | 15° | 11.8 h | 94 mm | 12 d | 19° | ✓ |
| June | 27° | 19° | 13.2 h | 38 mm | 6 d | 24° | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 22° | 13.8 h | 15 mm | 3 d | 27° | |
| August | 30° | 22° | 12.7 h | 36 mm | 8 d | 27° | |
| September | 26° | 19° | 10.9 h | 133 mm | 9 d | 25° | ✓ |
| October | 22° | 16° | 8.9 h | 112 mm | 10 d | 23° | ✓ |
| November | 18° | 12° | 7.2 h | 225 mm | 16 d | 21° | |
| December | 14° | 9° | 6.9 h | 218 mm | 15 d | 18° |
The four seasons in Positano, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Spiaggia Grande) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May15 to 22°
nights 8 to 15°
- 12 rainy days · 94 mm
- 10.8 h of sun
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug27 to 30°
nights 19 to 22°
- 6 rainy days · 30 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
- sea 26°
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 26°
nights 12 to 19°
- 12 rainy days · 157 mm
- 9 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 Positano, 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 15h04 of daylight, in December 9h17, a difference of 5h47.
9h34Jan
10h36Feb
11h49Mar
13h14Apr
14h25May
15h04Jun
14h48Jul
13h46Aug
12h24Sep
11h02Oct
9h51Nov
9h17Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Spiaggia Grande" (40.63°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Positano, 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 |
EventsFeast of the AssumptionAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: February, June, September
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September
- Towns & culture: 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 Positano, 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.
- AugustFeast of the Assumption big crowds
A procession to the church of Santa Maria Assunta, a re-enactment of a Saracen landing on the beach, and fireworks.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended13°7° at night
- 162 mm · 14 d
- 7 h
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°7° at night
- 100 mm · 9 d
- 8.3 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended15°8° at night
- 109 mm · 12 d
- 9.6 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair17°10° at night
- 78 mm · 11 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended22°15° at night
- 94 mm · 12 d
- 11.8 h
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended27°19° at night
- 38 mm · 6 d
- 13.2 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair30°22° at night
- 15 mm · 3 d
- 13.8 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair30°22° at night
- 36 mm · 8 d
- 12.7 h
- sea 27°
High season, book early
September
Recommended26°19° at night
- 133 mm · 9 d
- 10.9 h
- sea 25°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended22°16° at night
- 112 mm · 10 d
- 8.9 h
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair18°12° at night
- 225 mm · 16 d
- 7.2 h
- sea 21°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended14°9° at night
- 218 mm · 15 d
- 6.9 h
- sea 18°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 13 °C at best, 7 °C at night. A very wet month, 162 mm of rain over 14 days. Expect 7 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, 7 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Expect 8.3 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, 8 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (109 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (78 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 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (94 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.8 h a day on average. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 27 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Rain stays light: 38 mm over 6 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. 30 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 3 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. 30 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (36 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 26 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (133 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 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 16 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (112 mm). Expect 8.9 h of sunshine a day. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 225 mm over 16 days. Expect 7.2 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (21 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 14 °C at best, 9 °C at night. A very wet month, 218 mm of rain over 15 days. Expect 6.9 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 Positano?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 22 to 27 °C, with 9 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Spiaggia Grande).
Which month should you avoid in Positano?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 218 mm over 15 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Spiaggia Grande).
What is the hottest month in Positano?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Spiaggia Grande).
What is the coldest month in Positano?
January, with 13 °C at best during the day and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Spiaggia Grande).
What is the driest month in Positano?
July: 15 mm over 3 days of rain, against 225 mm in November, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Positano?
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 Positano?
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 (Spiaggia Grande).
When is the best time to hike in Positano?
February, June, September: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Spiaggia Grande), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Positano?
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 (Spiaggia Grande).
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