Climate guide for Amalfi, Italy

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About Amalfi

Amalfi anchors the cliff-hugging Amalfi Coast-Arab-Norman cathedral, lemon terraces, and ferry hops to Positano and Capri. In Italy, April-June and September-October usually delivers the most reliable conditions for sightseeing travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

Best time & timing
Check monthly climate scores for Amalfi before finalizing your trip dates for optimal outdoor comfort.
Getting around
Plan local transport and transfers in Amalfi early, especially during peak travel months in Italy.
Packing advice
Pack layerable clothing suitable for sightseeing exploration in Amalfi's climate conditions.

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When to visit Amalfi: the short answer

The best time to visit Amalfi is April, followed by May, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 15°C with 27 mm of rain and about 23 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, November is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.5/10.

Across the year Amalfi swings from 13°C in February to 27°C in August, a 14-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 9 mm in July to 89 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Amalfi is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (27°C). Coolest: February (13°C). Driest: July (9 mm). Wettest: November (89 mm).

Amalfi month by month

January in Amalfi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

January averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Amalfi — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

February averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 5 sunny days and 10.4 daylight hours.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi — 2 points higher on the same scale.

March in Amalfi — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

March averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Amalfi at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

April in Amalfi — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

April averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 27 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 sunny days and 13.1 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Amalfi at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May in Amalfi — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

May averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 14.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Amalfi at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Amalfi — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

June averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 14.9 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Amalfi at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Amalfi — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

July averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 71%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.6 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

August in Amalfi — reliably good (9th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

August averages 27°C (81°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.6 daylight hours.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

September in Amalfi — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

September averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.

October in Amalfi — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8.2/10

October averages 22°C (71°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

November in Amalfi — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

November averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 89 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

December in Amalfi — reliably good (10th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

December averages 15°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 9.1 daylight hours.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Amalfi, Italy?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Amalfi are April, May, June. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Amalfi year-round?
Amalfi has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in February to 27°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.5 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Amalfi?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Amalfi are November (6.5/10), January (6.9/10), December (7.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Amalfi?
November is the wettest month in Amalfi, averaging about 89 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 9 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Amalfi?
July sees the most sun in Amalfi, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Amalfi a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Amalfi is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Amalfi calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Amalfi: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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