Month guide · Amalfi Coast · Italy
Amalfi Coast in September
What September is really like in Amalfi Coast: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Amalfi Coast. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The sea is at its warmest and crowds ease after the first week; excellent for swimming and hiking.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Amalfi Coast: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:11
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Ravello Festival (usually into September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Religious site · Amalfi
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.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Nature · Conca dei Marini
Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo)
The colour is strongest around midday on sunny days; on rough-sea days, visits can be suspended.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Museum · Amalfi
Museo della Carta (Paper Museum)
Housed in a medieval paper mill in Amalfi's Valle dei Mulini, the paper museum shows how the town produced bambagina, a heavy handmade paper of cotton and linen rags, using water-powered hammers that still work.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Rainy day
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Amalfi Coast.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 18°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
It is one of the best months to visit Amalfi Coast. The sea is at its warmest and crowds ease after the first week; excellent for swimming and hiking.
+How warm is Amalfi Coast in September?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Amalfi Coast in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.