Month guide · Amalfi Coast · Italy
Amalfi Coast in July
What July is really like in Amalfi Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Hot and very busy; traffic on the coast road is heavy, and boats are the easiest way between towns.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Amalfi Coast: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:32
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny and crowded, with the warmest sea, the Ravello Festival and the highest prices; boats beat the coast-road traffic.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Ravello Festival — concerts on the Villa Rufolo terrace (usually July–September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Minori and Maiori
Villa Romana di Minori
Combine it with a pastry stop in Minori and the Path of the Lemons to Maiori.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
Museum · Amalfi
Arsenals of the Amalfi Republic
Two long medieval stone halls by Amalfi's seafront are what remains of the shipyards where the republic built its galleys.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Positano
Positano and Spiaggia Grande
Get off the bus at the upper Chiesa Nuova stop and walk downhill through town to the beach, then leave by ferry to avoid the climb back up.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Free
Nature · Agerola
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
The coast's most famous hike runs about 7 km from Bomerano in Agerola to Nocelle above Positano, following terraces and cliff ledges hundreds of metres above the sea with views across to Capri.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Free
- Iconic
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Amalfi Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
A shoulder-season month, 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 July a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and very busy; traffic on the coast road is heavy, and boats are the easiest way between towns.
+How warm is Amalfi Coast in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amalfi Coast in July?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.