Season guide · Naples · Italy
Naples in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: IlSistemone, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Hot, humid days, warm sea and busy ferries; sightsee early and spend afternoons swimming. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 9 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 9
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 | 15.1 h | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 | 14.8 h | 4/5 |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 3 | 13.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 9 of the year's roughly 89 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Napoli Teatro Festival (usually June to July)
- July: Festa della Madonna del Carmine with fireworks at the bell tower (16 July)
- August: Ferragosto — public holiday (15 August)
Make the most of the weather
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
Viewpoint · Posillipo
Posillipo and Parco Virgiliano
Go for sunset, then eat seafood in Marechiaro; take a taxi or bus, as it is far from the metro.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
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
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Mount Vesuvius (About 1 hour by bus or shuttle) — A gravel path climbs the cone of the volcano that destroyed Pompeii to the crater rim, with views over the Bay of Naples.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Naples?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, humid days, warm sea and busy ferries; sightsee early and spend afternoons swimming.
+What is the weather like in Naples in summer?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 9 rainy days over the season.