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Naples in September
What September is really like in Naples: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Naples. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still warm with the sea at its warmest; crowds ease later in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-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 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:13
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Feast of San Gennaro (19 September)
- Festa di Piedigrotta — music and parades (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Castel dell'Ovo
Come at sunset and climb to the top terrace for views of the Lungomare and Vesuvius.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Kids
Viewpoint · Vomero
Castel Sant'Elmo and Certosa di San Martino
On the Vomero hill, the star-shaped Castel Sant'Elmo has ramparts with a 360-degree view over the city, the bay and Vesuvius.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Art
Gallery · Capodimonte
Museo di Capodimonte
Allow time for the royal apartments and the porcelain parlour, then picnic in the park.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Lungomare promenade
The pedestrian seafront along Via Partenope and Via Caracciolo runs for about 2.5 km from Castel dell'Ovo towards Mergellina, with views of Vesuvius, Capri and the Sorrento peninsula.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Naples.
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 17°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Naples?
One of the best months to visit Naples, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Naples?
It is one of the best months to visit Naples. Still warm with the sea at its warmest; crowds ease later in the month.
+How warm is Naples in September?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Naples in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.