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Naples in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Naples. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Mild and pleasant for sightseeing, with rain returning later in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Naples: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (27°C (81°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September, pleasant October days and rain arriving in November, along with nativity season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Naples, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
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
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Naples.
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 13°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Naples?
One of the best months to visit Naples. The other best months are April–June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Naples?
It is one of the best months to visit Naples. Mild and pleasant for sightseeing, with rain returning later in the month.
+How warm is Naples in October?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Naples in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.