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Naples in February
What February is really like in Naples: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Dominik Matus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 5°C (41°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Cool and changeable; carnival brings children in costume to the streets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 5°C (41°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Naples: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 5°C (41°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (13°C (55°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:57
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:37
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but wet, with Christmas presepi, quiet museums and the lowest prices; some island services are reduced.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Centro Storico
National Archaeological Museum
One of the world's great collections of Greek and Roman antiquities, with the Farnese Bull and Farnese Hercules, the Alexander Mosaic and frescoes and everyday objects from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Religious site · Centro Storico
Sansevero Chapel and the Veiled Christ
Photography is not allowed inside; take time to look at the veil from several angles.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Street · Centro Storico
Spaccanapoli and the decumani
The long straight street nicknamed Spaccanapoli ('splits Naples') follows an ancient Greek road through the historic centre.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Food
- Photo spot
Palace · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace
Combine the palace with Teatro di San Carlo and coffee at a historic café on Piazza Trieste e Trento.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 5°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Naples?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Naples?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool and changeable; carnival brings children in costume to the streets.
+How warm is Naples in February?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Naples in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.