Rainy day · Amalfi Coast · Italy
5 things to do in Amalfi Coast when it rains
Indoor sights that make a wet day feel planned rather than lost.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jensens, Public domain
Quick answer
Start with Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise, Museo della Carta (Paper Museum) and Vietri sul Mare ceramics. Together the 5 picks below take roughly 5–5 hours across 3 areas; 1 is free. November is usually the wettest month, with about 10 rainy days.
Key facts
- Places in this guide
- 5
- Free entry
- 1
- Time to see them all
- 5–5 hours
- Areas
- Amalfi, Vietri sul Mare and Minori and Maiori
Amalfi Coast on a rainy day
Religious site · Amalfi
1.Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise
Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon, before and after the day-trip boats and buses.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Amalfi
2.Museo della Carta (Paper Museum)
Ask about the hands-on paper-making session, which children enjoy, and buy Amalfi paper in the shop.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Vietri sul Mare
3.Vietri sul Mare ceramics
Many workshops ship purchases home; ask before you buy large or fragile pieces.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Historic site · Minori and Maiori
4.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
5.Arsenals of the Amalfi Republic
It makes a short, shaded stop when the midday sun is strong, a few steps from the seafront bus and ferry area.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Grouped by area
| Area | Places | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Amalfi | Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise, Museo della Carta (Paper Museum) and Arsenals of the Amalfi Republic | 1 hour + 45 minutes + 30–45 minutes |
| Vietri sul Mare | Vietri sul Mare ceramics | 2 hours |
| Minori and Maiori | Villa Romana di Minori | 45 minutes |
Booking and timing
Of these 5, 1 free, 4 low cost. None needs booking far in advance. The longest visit is Vietri sul Mare ceramics; group the rest by area to save travel time.
How to fit them into 2 half-days
Grouped by area and kept to about four hours each, so you walk more than you ride.
- Half-day 1 (Amalfi and Vietri sul Mare): Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise → Museo della Carta (Paper Museum) → Arsenals of the Amalfi Republic → Vietri sul Mare ceramics, at least 4 hours.
- Half-day 2 (Minori and Maiori): Villa Romana di Minori, at least 1 hour.
The wettest months
- November: highs of 18°C (64°F), about 10 rainy days, very quiet crowds. Wet and quiet, with many hotels and restaurants closed until spring; Amalfi celebrates its patron saint again.
- December: highs of 14°C (57°F), about 10 rainy days, quiet crowds. Low season with Christmas lights and nativity scenes; nearby Salerno's light installations draw evening visitors.
- January: highs of 13°C (55°F), about 9 rainy days, very quiet crowds. Quiet and mild but often rainy; many hotels, restaurants and ferry routes are closed, though Amalfi keeps some everyday life.
The neighbourhoods they are in
- Amalfi — Historic maritime republic and transport hub around a cathedral square
- Minori and Maiori — Neighbouring family-friendly towns with the coast's longest beach
More of Amalfi Coast
All things to do in Amalfi Coast · Where to stay · When to go.
Questions travellers ask
+Where should I start in Amalfi Coast?
Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise. A broad flight of steps leads up to the Duomo di Sant'Andrea, whose striped facade and bronze doors cast in Constantinople in the 11th century dominate Amalfi's main square.
+Which of these are free in Amalfi Coast?
Vietri sul Mare ceramics.