Season guide · Naples · Italy
Naples in winter
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Mild but wet, with Christmas presepi, quiet museums and the lowest prices; some island services are reduced. Expect highs up to 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 30 rainy days across December–February.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 5°C (41°F) to 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 30
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F) to 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C (55°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 10 | 9.5 h | 2/5 |
| February | 14°C (57°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 9 | 10.6 h | 2/5 |
| December | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 11 | 9.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 14°C (57°F) against a yearly 21°C (70°F), and 30 of the year's roughly 89 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Epiphany — public holiday and Befana celebrations (6 January)
- February: Carnival (February or early March)
- December: Feast of San Gennaro (16 December)
- December: New Year's Eve concert and fireworks in Piazza del Plebiscito and along the seafront (31 December)
Good choices for winter
Historic site · Rione Sanità
Catacombs of San Gennaro
After the tour, walk downhill through the Sanità for pizza and baroque staircases.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Art
Architecture · Via Toledo
Toledo metro art station
Line 1's Toledo station, designed by Óscar Tusquets Blanca, plunges visitors into a deep-blue mosaic cone and sea-themed lighting.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Centro Storico
Pio Monte della Misericordia
See it before visiting Capodimonte's Caravaggio to compare two of his Naples works.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
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
Day trips in winter
- Capri (About 45–50 minutes by fast ferry) — The island's limestone cliffs, the Faraglioni rocks, the Piazzetta, the gardens of Augustus and boat trips around the coast make a classic day out.
- Amalfi Coast (About 1.5–2.5 hours by bus or ferry) — Cliffside towns such as Positano, Amalfi and Ravello hang above the sea along one of Europe's most famous coastal roads.
What to pack
- Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Naples?
It is a trade-off: Mild but wet, with Christmas presepi, quiet museums and the lowest prices; some island services are reduced. The best months overall are April–June and September–October.
+What is the weather like in Naples in winter?
Highs of up to 14°C (57°F) and lows around 5°C (41°F), with about 30 rainy days over the season.