Climate guide for Amalfi Coast, Italy

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About Amalfi Coast

Choose April-June for this rhythm: ferry between Positano and Amalfi, climb cathedral steps, and walk coastal paths. Start trails early; linger in shaded piazzas when afternoons warm.

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Travel Tips

Skip Driving in Peak Season
The SS163 coastal road is narrow, steep, and clogged with buses in summer. Prefer the ferry between Salerno, Amalfi, and Positano, or SITA buses - parking in cliff towns is scarce and expensive.
Base Smart, Day-Trip Crowds
Stay in Salerno or Sorrento for better value and quieter nights, then day-trip to Positano and Amalfi. Arrive before 9 am if you want photos without wall-to-wall cruise groups.
Summer Heat & Steps
July-August bring intense heat and hundreds of staircases between beach and hotels. Carry water, wear grippy shoes, and book sea-view rooms with AC early - inventory sells out months ahead.
Ferry Over Road When Seas Allow
Ferry schedules change with wind and swell. Always have a bus backup on rough-sea days, and buy return tickets in the morning when queues are shorter.

Things to do in Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast, Italy. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Amalfi Coast: the short answer

The best time to visit Amalfi Coast is April, followed by June, October. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 14°C with 83 mm of rain and about 28 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, November is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.2/10.

Across the year Amalfi Coast swings from 10°C in January to 27°C in July, a 18-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 23 mm in July to 198 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Amalfi Coast is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (27°C). Coolest: January (10°C). Driest: July (23 mm). Wettest: November (198 mm).

Amalfi Coast month by month

January in Amalfi Coast — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

January averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 135 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Amalfi Coast — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

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

Good · 7.3/10

February averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 80 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 sunny days and 10.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

March in Amalfi Coast — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

March averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 126 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

April in Amalfi Coast — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.2/10

April averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 83 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 13.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Amalfi Coast at 8.2/10 — 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, a packable rain layer.

May in Amalfi Coast — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

May averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 128 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 27 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 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, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

June in Amalfi Coast — reliably good (2nd best month)

Good · 8.2/10

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

Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 15 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.2/10 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.

July in Amalfi Coast — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

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

Expect 23 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 14.7 daylight hours.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

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

August in Amalfi Coast — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

August averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 13.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

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

September in Amalfi Coast — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7/10

September averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 169 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

October in Amalfi Coast — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 7.7/10

October averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

At 100 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 28 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

November in Amalfi Coast — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

November averages 14°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

At 198 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 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 proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

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

December in Amalfi Coast — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

December averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

At 139 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 24 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.

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

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

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

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast, Italy?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Amalfi Coast are April, June. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.2/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Amalfi Coast year-round?
Amalfi Coast has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 10°C in January to 27°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.9 and 8.2 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Amalfi Coast?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Amalfi Coast are January (5.9/10), December (6.1/10), November (6.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Amalfi Coast?
November is the wettest month in Amalfi Coast, averaging about 198 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 23 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Amalfi Coast?
July sees the most sun in Amalfi Coast, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Amalfi Coast a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Amalfi Coast is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Amalfi Coast calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Amalfi Coast: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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