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

01Best time & timing
April leads the year at 9.7/10, with May and June close behind — November (6.5/10) is the one to avoid without a specific reason.
02Weather & what to pack
In April plan for about 15°C; the month brings 27 mm of rain. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Crowds build in April and rates follow; May usually pairs good conditions (9.3/10) with the lowest prices of the strong months.

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When to visit Amalfi: the short answer

Plan Amalfi for April, with May, June close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 15°C with 27 mm of rain and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, September is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.8/10.

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. In short, Amalfi is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 3.2 points on the same 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

Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 51 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 daylight hours.

A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Amalfi (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

April: the best month of the year in Amalfi

Best window · 9.7/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 27 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.

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.

Budget for 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 ranks 2nd of 12 for Amalfi — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.3/10

May averages 19°C (67°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 daylight hours.

A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Amalfi (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

June in Amalfi — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9/10

At 24°C (75°F) this is comfortable city weather in June, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 28 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Amalfi at 9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 9.7/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

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

Good · 7.6/10

Days in July average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 71% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 hours of daylight.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September holds up well in Amalfi — 6th best month

Good · 7.8/10

September averages 25°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Amalfi: strong conditions, 5th of 12

Good · 8.2/10

At 22°C (71°F) this is comfortable city weather in October, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 48 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat 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: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 89 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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 almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? April scores 2.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

FAQ

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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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