Best time to visit Naples
The best time to visit Naples as well as the neighbouring regions of Ischia, Capri, Sorrento and Amalfi for a beach holiday is from mid-June to mid-September.
However, to avoid the summer heat, high-season crowds and prices of July and August, the best time to visit Naples is from mid-April to mid-June, and from September to early-October.
Naples weather
Naples enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, sunny summers and mild to cold, wet winters.
Winter, from December to February, is mild to cold with frequent rainfall.
Spring, from March to May, is generally mild, with fine weather becoming more frequent as the season progresses. However, cold, windy days are still frequent in March, and occasionally in April.
Summer, from June to August, is hot, humid and sunny, with sea breezes that relieve the heat. Rainfall is rare, but with occasional thunderstorms.
Autumn, from September to November, is initially warm and sunny, especially in September and the first half of October. However, the season experiences rain and thunderstorms. Cold days are evident by late-November.
What is the best month to visit Naples?
The summer months of June through September are the best months to visit Naples for warm weather activities – the climate is good with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
July and August are especially popular, however, this is peak tourist season in Naples with more visitors and higher prices.
If swimming and sun-bathing are not a priority then the best time to visit Naples is from mid-April to mid-June, and from September to early-October.
Which is the hottest month in Naples?
The hottest month of the year in Naples is normally August, with an average daily high temperature of 31°C (87°F), with high heat and humidity, and a low of 22°C (71°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature can reach 35°C (96°F).
The hot summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).
Which is the coldest month in Naples?
The coldest month of the year in Naples is January, with an average high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F).
The cool winter season lasts from late-November to late-March, with an average daily high temperature below 17°C (62°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Naples?
The sunniest time of year in Naples is usually July with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 69% of daylight hours.
What is the humidity in Naples?
Naples experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 65% – 75% over the course of the year.
What do the humidity conditions feel like in Naples?
We derive the humidity comfort level – what conditions feel like – from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the atmosphere: a higher dew point feels more humid, while a lower dew point feels drier.
Meteorologists agree that dew point temperature is a more consistant indication of 'absolute humidity' than relative humidity, which fluctuates with temperature.
The average annual dew point in Naples is 11°C (52°F), and varies over the course of the year from dry at 4°C (39°F) to mainly comfortable at 19°C (66°F).
The more humid time of year lasts from early-June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to be humid at least 17% of the time.
The months with the highest humidity in Naples are July and August, with around 18 days in each month that may feel humid.
November through May is generally comfortable.
When is the sea warmest in Naples?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Naples in August when the water temperature reaches 27°C (80°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from July through September, with an average temperature above 24°C (75°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Naples?
November is usually the wettest month in Naples with 128mm (5in) of rainfall on average distributed across 11 days.
The wet season lasts from mid-September through April, with a greater than 22% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from May to mid-September. July has the least rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Naples?
The windiest month of the year in Naples is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (9 mph; 8 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from late-October to early-April, with average wind speeds of more than 12 kilometres per hour (7.5 mph; 6.5 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from early-April to late-October. The calmest month of the year in Naples is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Naples.
Naples Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Comfort level – humidity (#muggy days) | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | 1 | 10 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 3 | - | - |
| Average dew point temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 73 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 65 | 73 | 75 | 73 |
| UV Index (max) | |||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 100 | 64 | 72 | 73 | 44 | 45 | 19 | 20 | 82 | 76 | 128 | 102 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: Mid-June to mid-September, and mid-December through early-January, when you can expect large crowds and high rates for everything.
Shoulder season: From April to May, mid-September to October, and 15 to 24 December.
Low season: From November to 14 December.
Source: Meteorological data for Naples is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by Servizio Meteorologico – the Italian Meteorological Service – from the nearest weather station: Naples international airport – Aeroporto di Napoli-Capodichino (NAP), located less than 6km (4mi) northeast of Naples city centre.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Naples: 27 June, 2024
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