Month guide · Amalfi Coast · Italy
Amalfi Coast in October
What October is really like in Amalfi Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Donar Reiskoffer, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Amalfi Coast. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Warm days, thinner crowds and the grape harvest; some hotels start closing towards the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Amalfi Coast: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with September (27°C (81°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea into October and thinning crowds, then rain and seasonal closures from November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Amalfi Coast, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Vietri sul Mare
Vietri sul Mare ceramics
At the eastern end of the coast, Vietri sul Mare has been a ceramics centre for centuries, and its streets are lined with workshops selling hand-painted tiles, plates and the yellow, blue and green designs seen all along the coast.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Amalfi Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
It is one of the best months to visit Amalfi Coast. Warm days, thinner crowds and the grape harvest; some hotels start closing towards the end of the month.
+How warm is Amalfi Coast in October?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amalfi Coast in October?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.