Naples and the Amalfi Coast Climate and Weather

Naples and the Amalfi Coast: Average Daily Temperatures and Precipitation Charts

Naples in the Campania region of southern Italy, exhibits a typical Mediterranean climate. It's hot in Summer; cool and damp in the winter. It can be foggy along the coast in winter, although there will also be bright, sunny days which will be tolerable due to the usually mild evening temperatures.

Naples, Italy Temperatures: Fahrenheit Historic Rainfall for Naples

Naples and the Amalfi Coast: Best Time to Visit

Avoid July and August if you can--Italians do. Notice not only the highs on the temperature chart, but also notice that the night temperatures in summer don't cool off all that much. In a hotel you run the risk of sweltering without air conditioning. You're better off renting a house or apartment that you can get an airflow through.

The best time to visit is April-June and September-October, when temperatures are the most pleasant.

Lots of visitors will choose December for the Christmas festivities. Bring a warm overcoat to ward off the occasional icy wind during this period. The Christmas festivities generally start on December 8th, the Festa dell'Immacolata Concezione (the feast of the Immaculate Conception), a time when the Christmas cribs are brought out and built. The season ends at Epiphany, January 6.

Via San Gregorio Armeno is where people go to populate their Christmas crib or presepe. During the Christmas period there will be many people in the streets; you might find it better to visit during November, as business is picking up but hasn't peaked. Most of the stores are open all year around.

If you like fireworks, plan your vacation around New Year's eve; Naples has the best fireworks in Italy.

Easter is also a busy time in Naples. The religious Naples holds its big festivals in September,the Festa di Piedigrotta on the 7th and San Gennaro on the 19th.

When to Visit the Amalfi Coast

Despite the fine summer weather, the stunning coastline is clogged with tourists from all over in July and August. Try April and May or September and October to slow travel the coast. The ferries and hydrofoils operate from April through most of October.

A great way to enjoy the Amalfi Coast is to rent a vacation apartment (preferably with a view of the sea). A hot spot on the coast is Positano, and HomeAway lists over 160 Positano Vacation Rentals, many with views of the sea. Outside the season you'll find many deals on vacation rentals on the Amalfi Coast.