Season guide · Amalfi Coast · Italy
Amalfi Coast in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jensens, Public domain
Quick answer
Warm sea into October and thinning crowds, then rain and seasonal closures from November. Expect highs up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 23 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 23
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 5 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 8 | 11 h | 3/5 |
| November | 18°C (64°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 10 | 9.9 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 23 of the year's roughly 78 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Ravello Festival (usually into September)
- November: Feast of Sant'Andrea in Amalfi (30 November)
Make the most of the weather
Experience · Positano and Amalfi harbours
Boat trip along the coast
Seen from the sea, the coast makes the most sense: towns, watchtowers and cliffside villas line up one after another, and boats can stop at coves, sea caves and beach restaurants unreachable by road.
- Time needed
- 3–8 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Nature · Furore
Fiordo di Furore
There is almost no parking at the bridge, so come by SITA bus or by boat.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Photo spot
- Nature
- Free
- Views
Nature · Conca dei Marini
Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo)
This sea cave at Conca dei Marini glows green when sunlight filters in through an underwater opening.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Nature · Amalfi
Valle delle Ferriere
Save it for a hot day: the valley stays cool and shady, unlike the exposed coastal paths.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Free
Nature · Minori and Maiori
Path of the Lemons (Sentiero dei Limoni)
This old mule track between Minori and Maiori climbs through terraced groves of sfusato amalfitano, the coast's large, fragrant lemon, passing the hamlet of Torre with views over both towns.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Free
- Active
- Food
Day trips in autumn
- Paestum (About 1.5 hours by ferry or bus and train) — South of Salerno, Paestum has three superbly preserved Greek Doric temples from the 6th and 5th centuries BC, and its museum displays the painted Tomb of the Diver.
- Naples (About 2 hours by bus and train) — Italy's third-largest city offers the National Archaeological Museum, the underground passages of Napoli Sotterranea, the churches of Spaccanapoli and the pizza that made it famous — a high-energy contrast to the coast's villages.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea into October and thinning crowds, then rain and seasonal closures from November.
+What is the weather like in Amalfi Coast in autumn?
Highs of up to 27°C (81°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 23 rainy days over the season.