Best time to visit
Best Time to Visit Naples
A dense, dramatic port city beneath Mount Vesuvius, known for its historic centre, its food, and its position as the gateway to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. It's rawer and less polished than Rome or Florence, which is exactly what draws travellers looking for a less touristy slice of Italy.
Best time to visit: Spring (April–June) or autumn (September–October) for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Local tip: Naples is widely credited as the birthplace of pizza — a Margherita here is a different experience from anywhere else in the country.
Getting around: The historic centre is walkable but dense and chaotic; a hop-on train or the Circumvesuviana line is the standard way to reach Pompeii, Herculaneum, and the Amalfi Coast.
Good to know: Naples pizza is traditionally eaten folded (a portafoglio) rather than cut with a knife and fork — a small detail that marks out where locals actually eat.
What to plan your trip around
- Spaccanapoli
The narrow, arrow-straight street that splits the ancient historic centre in two.
- Castel dell'Ovo
A seafront castle on a small island, one of the oldest fortifications in the city.
- Pompeii (day trip)
The Roman city preserved by the 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius, roughly 40 minutes away.
- Naples National Archaeological Museum
One of the world's most important collections of Greco-Roman artifacts, including finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Naples weather by month
Naples weather by month
Average temperatures and rainfall Naples gets in each month (2011–2020). Tap a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C | 4°C | 78 mm | 84% |
| February | 12°C | 5°C | 66 mm | 83% |
| March | 15°C | 6°C | 69 mm | 80% |
| April | 19°C | 9°C | 49 mm | 75% |
| May | 22°C | 13°C | 59 mm | 71% |
| June | 28°C | 17°C | 31 mm | 63% |
| July | 31°C | 20°C | 30 mm | 58% |
| August | 32°C | 21°C | 28 mm | 57% |
| September | 27°C | 17°C | 68 mm | 66% |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 83 mm | 74% |
| November | 17°C | 10°C | 106 mm | 83% |
| December | 13°C | 6°C | 65 mm | 83% |
Naples through the year
January · 11° / 4°C · 78 mm
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Spaccanapoli and Castel dell'Ovo.
- Just 30 km apart, but Naples runs about 2°C cooler than Sorrento this month.
April · 19° / 9°C · 49 mm
- In Naples, April is mid-spring.
- Naples is usually about 2°C warmer than Sorrento, 30 km away, in April.
July · 31° / 20°C · 30 mm
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- Only one month is warmer in Naples than July.
October · 22° / 13°C · 83 mm
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Castel dell'Ovo to a drier part of the day.
- Naples is usually about 2°C warmer than Pescara, 180 km away, in October.
The best time to visit Naples is April, May and June, when average highs are 19–28°C and rainfall is around 46 mm a month.
At a glance
When to go to Naples, season by season
December – February
Cold12° / 5°C · 70 mm
Cool to cold days. Fine for museums and city breaks, less so for the beach.
March – May
Best time18° / 9°C · 59 mm
Pleasant temperatures and relatively little rain: the best window for sightseeing and time outdoors.
June – August
Good31° / 19°C · 30 mm
Comfortable weather overall, with fewer visitors than peak season.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to visit Naples?
- For pleasant, fairly dry weather, go to Naples in April, May and June. Average highs are then 19–28°C.
- Why is April a good time to visit Naples?
- In April, Naples averages 19°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 49 mm of rain and 48% cloud cover: warm enough to be outdoors without the peak heat or the wettest weather.
- What is the warmest month in Naples?
- August is the warmest month in Naples, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C.
- What is the coldest month in Naples?
- January is the coldest month in Naples: average highs of 11°C, dropping to 4°C at night.
- When does it rain the most in Naples?
- November is the wettest month in Naples with about 106 mm of rain. The driest is August, with around 28 mm.
- When is the worst time to visit Naples?
- January is the least pleasant month in Naples, with average highs of just 11°C. It's still fine for museums and fewer crowds.
- Is the shoulder season a good time to visit Naples?
- Yes. March sits just outside the best months for Naples, with average highs of 15°C and about 69 mm of rain a month. Weather-wise, it is a good alternative to the peak months.
- How can I check the weather in Naples before I travel?
- Compare the live forecast for Naples from three independent weather services on WeatherCompare. When they agree, the forecast is more reliable.
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