Month guide · Amalfi Coast · Italy
Amalfi Coast in February
What February is really like in Amalfi Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Istvánka, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. The quietest month, with seasonal businesses still shut; Carnival brings floats to Maiori.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Amalfi Coast: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 28 days. Compared with January (13°C (55°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:56
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but wet and very quiet, with many hotels and ferry routes closed; Christmas lights and nativity scenes add some festive life.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Gran Carnevale di Maiori — parade of floats (usually February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Furore
Fiordo di Furore
Between Praiano and Conca dei Marini, a deep gorge cuts into the cliffs to form a tiny pebble beach beneath an arched road bridge about 30 metres high.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Photo spot
- Nature
- Free
- Views
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
Beach · Positano
Fornillo beach
Arrive early for a spot on the free section, or rent loungers from a beach club that also serves simple lunches.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 6°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Amalfi Coast in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The quietest month, with seasonal businesses still shut; Carnival brings floats to Maiori.
+How warm is Amalfi Coast in February?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amalfi Coast in February?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.