Month guide · Naples · Italy
Naples in July
What July is really like in Naples: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Hot and humid; ferries and islands are packed, and Pompeii is best at opening time.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Naples: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with June (27°C (81°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:34
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid days, warm sea and busy ferries; sightsee early and spend afternoons swimming.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Festa della Madonna del Carmine with fireworks at the bell tower (16 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Centro Storico
Naples Underground
Wear comfortable shoes and skip the narrowest passage if you are claustrophobic; there is a way around.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Castle · Municipio
Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
The massive 13th-century Angevin fortress near the port has five round towers and a white marble Renaissance triumphal arch added by the Aragonese kings.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
Architecture · Via Toledo
Galleria Umberto I
Look up from the centre of the cross to see the full height of the dome.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Architecture · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Teatro di San Carlo
Opened in 1737, the San Carlo is the oldest continuously active opera house in Europe, with six tiers of red-and-gold boxes and a royal box facing the stage.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes for a tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- After dark
- Architecture
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Naples.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 20°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Naples?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Naples in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Naples?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid; ferries and islands are packed, and Pompeii is best at opening time.
+How warm is Naples in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Naples in July?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.