Season guide · Naples · Italy
Naples in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Mild, green and increasingly sunny, with Easter traditions and the islands reopening; the best weather for Pompeii and Vesuvius. Expect highs up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 24 rainy days across March–May. April–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 7°C (45°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 24
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 9 | 11.8 h | 3/5 |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 9 | 13.2 h | 4/5 |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 6 | 14.4 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 19°C (66°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 24 of the year's roughly 89 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Easter, with pastiera cakes in every bakery (March or April)
- April: Liberation Day — public holiday (25 April)
- May: Feast of San Gennaro — blood liquefaction ritual (Saturday before the first Sunday of May)
- May: Maggio dei Monumenti — openings and events at monuments (usually May)
Make the most of the weather
Castle · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Castel dell'Ovo
The oldest castle in Naples sits on the islet of Megaride, where the first Greek settlers landed.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Kids
Viewpoint · Vomero
Castel Sant'Elmo and Certosa di San Martino
Take the Montesanto or Centrale funicular up and walk down the Pedamentina steps for views all the way.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
- Art
Gallery · Capodimonte
Museo di Capodimonte
The Bourbon hunting palace on the hill above the city holds one of Italy's largest art collections, including Caravaggio's Flagellation of Christ, Titian's Danaë, Masaccio's Crucifixion and Parmigianino's Antea.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Santa Lucia and the Lungomare
Lungomare promenade
Walk it in the early evening for the passeggiata, and stop for a taralli and a cold beer on the rocks.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Kids
Viewpoint · Posillipo
Posillipo and Parco Virgiliano
At the tip of the Posillipo headland, the terraced Parco Virgiliano looks out over the Gulf of Pozzuoli, the island of Nisida, Procida and Capri.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
Day trips in spring
- Pompeii (About 35–40 minutes by train) — The Roman town buried by Vesuvius in AD 79 is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, with streets, houses, frescoes, bathhouses, an amphitheatre and plaster casts of victims.
- Herculaneum (About 20 minutes by train) — Smaller and better preserved than Pompeii, Herculaneum was buried by volcanic material that preserved wooden beams, upper floors and vivid mosaics.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Naples?
Yes: April–May are among the best months. Mild, green and increasingly sunny, with Easter traditions and the islands reopening; the best weather for Pompeii and Vesuvius.
+What is the weather like in Naples in spring?
Highs of up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 24 rainy days over the season.