Amalfi Coast
Italy · Europe
The best time to visit Amalfi Coast is June, July, August, and September. In summer, daytime highs average 31°C (88°F), with peaks around 34°C (93°F); in winter, nights average 7°C (45°F), dropping to around -1°C (30°F) on the coldest. During the best travel months, the sun shines up to 9 hours per day — ideal for beach and outdoor activities.
Amalfi Coast – What you should know
The Amalfi Coast has the summer it is famous for: 30°C (86°F) in July and August with 14 and 18 mm (0.6 and 0.7 in) of rain, so effectively dry. The Tyrrhenian Sea reaches 26°C (79°F) in August and stays at 22°C (72°F) into October. The cliff coast between Positano and Amalfi is so exposed that there is a breeze almost everywhere — which makes the heat far more bearable than inland Naples.
Autumn tips over quickly and decisively. From a dry August at 18 mm (0.7 in) it goes to 77 mm (3.0 in) in September and 139 mm (5.5 in) in November across ten rain days — the wettest month of the year. Sunshine duration halves from 9.8 hours in July to 3.8 in November. Visiting the coast in late autumn means a different region, where many hotels and restaurants have closed anyway.
The walk many people come for — the Sentiero degli Dei, the Path of the Gods above the coast — is punishing in high summer: barely any shade, 30°C (86°F), and the climb starts at sea level. May and October, at 22°C (72°F), are the right months. May has the added advantage that the lemon groves defining the region, and supplying its limoncello, are then in blossom.
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 13° (55°)7– (45–)16 (61) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)20 (68) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)28 (82) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)32 (90) | 30° (86°)25– (77–)34 (93) | 31° (88°)26– (79–)34 (93) | 27° (81°)21– (70–)30 (86) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)26 (79) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)22 (72) | 14° (57°)8– (46–)18 (64) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 7° (45°)-1– (30–)11 (52) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)11 (52) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)13 (55) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)15 (59) | 15° (59°)10– (50–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)17– (63–)25 (77) | 19° (66°)13– (55–)23 (73) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)19 (66) | 11° (52°)4– (39–)16 (61) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)13 (55) |
☀️Sunshine | 3h UV 3 | 5h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 8h UV 7 | 8h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 5 | 4h UV 4 | 4h UV 3 |
🌊Water Temp | 16° (61°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 16° (61°) | 19° (66°) | 23° (73°) | 25° (77°) | 26° (79°) | 25° (77°) | 23° (73°) | 20° (68°) | 18° (64°) |
🌧Rain Days | 10d92mm (3.6") | 8d72mm (2.8") | 7d69mm (2.7") | 6d48mm (1.9") | 4d38mm (1.5") | 3d30mm (1.2") | 2d14mm (0.6") | 2d18mm (0.7") | 6d77mm (3.0") | 6d86mm (3.4") | 10d139mm (5.5") | 9d88mm (3.5") |
Best travel timeØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel Tips
From June to July, UV levels in Amalfi Coast reach 8 — very high on the WHO scale. High-SPF sunscreen and shade around midday are essential.
May offers great weather in Amalfi Coast with fewer tourists and lower prices — ideal for those who want to avoid the peak season crowds.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast?
- The best time to visit Amalfi Coast is June, July, August, and September. These months offer the most favourable combination of sunshine, temperatures, and low rainfall.
- How warm does it get in Amalfi Coast?
- In summer, daytime highs in Amalfi Coast average 31°C (88°F), with peaks around 34°C (93°F); in winter, nights average 7°C (45°F), dropping to around -1°C (30°F) on the coldest.
- How much rain does Amalfi Coast get?
- Amalfi Coast has a relatively even rainfall pattern with an average of 6 rain days per month. The driest months are June, July, and August.
- How warm is the water in Amalfi Coast?
- Water temperature in Amalfi Coast ranges from 15°C (59°F) (February) to 26°C (79°F) (August). During the best travel months (June, July, August, and September), the water is most pleasant for swimming.
Best Travel Time by Vacation Type
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Beach Holiday
Warm, sunny, little rain
JunJulAug
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City Trip
Pleasantly mild, not too hot
MayJunOct
