Best time to visit · Amalfi Coast · Italy
The best time to visit Amalfi Coast
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best months for the Amalfi Coast are May, June, September and early October, when the weather is warm, the sea is swimmable and ferries run full timetables without the peak crowds and prices of July and August. From November to March many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes close, so the coast is quiet but limited.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April and July–August
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 13°C (55°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~10 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and November
Seasons
The Amalfi Coast has a Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers with highs around 30 °C, mild, wet winters and a sea warm enough for swimming from June to October. Most rain falls between October and March, when many hotels close.
March–May
Spring
Lemon blossom, wildflowers on the trails and hotels reopening; the sea stays cool until late May.
June–August
Summer
Hot, sunny and crowded, with the warmest sea, the Ravello Festival and the highest prices; boats beat the coast-road traffic.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea into October and thinning crowds, then rain and seasonal closures from November.
December–February
Winter
Mild but wet and very quiet, with many hotels and ferry routes closed; Christmas lights and nativity scenes add some festive life.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 6°C | 9 | 15°C | 9.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 14°C | 6°C | 8 | 14°C | 10.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 16°C | 8°C | 8 | 14°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 10°C | 7 | 15°C | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 5 | 18°C | 14.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 3 | 22°C | 15.1 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 2 | 25°C | 14.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 3 | 26°C | 13.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 27°C | 18°C | 5 | 24°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 23°C | 14°C | 8 | 21°C | 11 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 18°C | 10°C | 10 | 19°C | 9.9 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| December | 14°C | 7°C | 10 | 16°C | 9.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Gran Carnevale di Maiori — parade of floats (usually February or early March) |
| April | Easter processions in coastal towns (March or April) |
| June | Feast of Sant'Andrea — Amalfi's patron saint, with a procession and fireworks (27 June) |
| July | Ravello Festival — concerts on the Villa Rufolo terrace (usually July–September) |
| August | Feast of the Assumption with a re-enactment of a Saracen landing in Positano (15 August); Ravello Festival continues |
| September | Ravello Festival (usually into September) |
| November | Feast of Sant'Andrea in Amalfi (30 November) |
| December | Luci d'Artista — art light installations in Salerno (usually November–January); Underwater nativity scene in the Emerald Grotto (December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and November, and the sights are quietest in January–February and November. Many visitors avoid January–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Amalfi Coast?
The best months for the Amalfi Coast are May, June, September and early October, when the weather is warm, the sea is swimmable and ferries run full timetables without the peak crowds and prices of July and August. From November to March many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes close, so the coast is quiet but limited.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Amalfi Coast?
Usually in January–February and November. Quiet and mild but often rainy; many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes are closed, though Amalfi keeps some everyday life.
+What is the rainiest month in Amalfi Coast?
November, with about 10 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Amalfi Coast get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).