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Santa Chiara and its majolica cloister, Naples

Month guide · Naples · Italy

Naples in June

What June is really like in Naples: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Vitold Muratov, CC BY-SA 4.0

Quick answer

June is one of the best months to visit Naples. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 15.1 hours of daylight. Hot, long days and sea swimming begins in earnest along Posillipo and the islands.

Key facts

Average high / low
27°C (81°F) / 17°C (63°F)
Rainy days
About 4
Daylight
About 15.1 hours
Sea temperature
22°C (72°F)
Crowds
Busy
Hotel prices
High

Weather in June

June is the 3rd-warmest month in Naples: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with May (23°C (73°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).

Sunrise (15 June)
About 05:30
Sunset (15 June)
About 20:36
Daylight
About 15.1 hours
Sea
22°C (72°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.

Events in June

  • Napoli Teatro Festival (usually June to July)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in June

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
Spaccanapoli and the decumani, Naples
Photo: Velvet, CC BY-SA 3.0

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
Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace, Naples
Photo: © Ra Boe / Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 de

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

The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Naples.

What to pack

For highs near 27°C, lows near 17°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.

Is June a good time to visit Naples?

One of the best months to visit Naples, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.

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Questions travellers ask

+Is June a good time to visit Naples?

It is one of the best months to visit Naples. Hot, long days and sea swimming begins in earnest along Posillipo and the islands.

+How warm is Naples in June?

Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Naples in June?

Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.