Best time to visit · Naples · Italy
The best time to visit Naples
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Naples are April to June and September to October, when it is warm enough for the islands and coast but comfortable for walking and exploring Pompeii. July and August are hot and crowded on the islands, while winter is mild, rainy and quiet, with low prices.
Key facts
- Best months
- April–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- March, July and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 13°C (55°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and November
Seasons
Naples has a Mediterranean climate: mild, wet winters, warm springs and autumns, and hot, sunny, humid summers. Most rain falls between October and February.
March–May
Spring
Mild, green and increasingly sunny, with Easter traditions and the islands reopening; the best weather for Pompeii and Vesuvius.
June–August
Summer
Hot, humid days, warm sea and busy ferries; sightsee early and spend afternoons swimming.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea in September, pleasant October days and rain arriving in November, along with nativity season.
December–February
Winter
Mild but wet, with Christmas presepi, quiet museums and the lowest prices; some island services are reduced.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 5°C | 10 | 15°C | 9.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 14°C | 5°C | 9 | 14°C | 10.6 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 16°C | 7°C | 9 | 14°C | 11.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| April | 19°C | 9°C | 9 | 15°C | 13.2 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 6 | 18°C | 14.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 4 | 22°C | 15.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 2 | 25°C | 14.8 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C | 20°C | 3 | 26°C | 13.8 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 27°C | 17°C | 6 | 24°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 9 | 21°C | 11 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 18°C | 9°C | 11 | 18°C | 9.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 14°C | 6°C | 11 | 16°C | 9.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Epiphany — public holiday and Befana celebrations (6 January) |
| February | Carnival (February or early March) |
| April | Easter, with pastiera cakes in every bakery (March or April); Liberation Day — public holiday (25 April) |
| May | Feast of San Gennaro — blood liquefaction ritual (Saturday before the first Sunday of May); Maggio dei Monumenti — openings and events at monuments (usually May) |
| June | Napoli Teatro Festival (usually June to July) |
| July | Festa della Madonna del Carmine with fireworks at the bell tower (16 July) |
| August | Ferragosto — public holiday (15 August) |
| September | Feast of San Gennaro (19 September); Festa di Piedigrotta — music and parades (usually September) |
| November | Nativity-figure season on Via San Gregorio Armeno (November to December) |
| December | Feast of San Gennaro (16 December); New Year's Eve concert and fireworks in Piazza del Plebiscito and along the seafront (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and November, and the sights are quietest in January–February and November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Naples?
The best times to visit Naples are April to June and September to October, when it is warm enough for the islands and coast but comfortable for walking and exploring Pompeii. July and August are hot and crowded on the islands, while winter is mild, rainy and quiet, with low prices.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Naples?
Usually in January–February and November. Mild but often rainy; quiet sights and low prices, with clear days showing snow on distant mountains.
+What is the rainiest month in Naples?
November, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Naples get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).