Nice edges it in February. Nice averages 6–14°C with moderate crowds; Amalfi Coast 8–14°C with very low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Nice and Amalfi Coast
The verdict for February
Carnival and lemons
+Carnival and the Menton Lemon Festival nearby.
–Busy carnival weekends.
February brings the Nice Carnival with parades and flower battles, and the Lemon Festival in nearby Menton.
Lemon season, no queues
+Citrus in the terraces and almost no visitors.
–Rough seas cancel ferries; trails can be slippery.
February is still closed for much of the coast, but Sorrento, Amalfi and Salerno keep a local rhythm. Lemon groves are at their best, and views are crystal clear after the rain.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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