Destination
The Amalfi Coast is one of Europe's most photographed stretches of coastline, and it runs on a short season. Most hotels, beach clubs and boats operate from April to October, July and August are hot and very crowded, and winter is quiet but largely closed. May and September give you open services, warm weather and a calmer coast. Here is how all twelve months compare for weather, crowds, prices and events.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
September
September combines a warm sea, settled weather and thinner crowds once the August peak has passed. Ferries and most hotels are still running, and evening light on the terraces is at its best.
Best weather
May & September
Warm, bright and comfortable for walking and swimming.
Least crowded
November–March
Very quiet, but most hotels, restaurants and ferries are closed.
Best for hiking
April–May & late September–October
Comfortable temperatures on the Path of the Gods.
Best value
April & October
Open services at lower prices than summer.
September scores
Plan around
November–March
July–August
Late March or April
Amalfi Coast travel tip
The coast road is narrow and slow, especially in summer. Use the ferries between villages, visit Positano and Amalfi early or late, and base yourself somewhere calmer such as Ravello or Praiano so you get the views without the midday crush.
Founder note
“My favourite Amalfi Coast view is the Terrace of Infinity at Villa Cimbrone in Ravello. Go as soon as the gardens open, before the tour groups arrive, and let the sea fill the whole horizon.”
Experience Amalfi Coast
Travel around
Skip the car in high season. Ferries link Salerno, Amalfi, Positano and Sorrento during the season, and buses run along the coast road through the year.
Best period
April–October (full ferry timetable)
Winter services are reduced and sea conditions can cancel boats; check the operator before you travel.
CFV founder tip
Stay a night or two in Ravello or Praiano. You get the views and the golden-hour light without Positano's midday crush, and the evenings are far calmer.
Month by month
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
Check that your hotel is open and book a base with a kitchen; many restaurants are shut.
Use Salerno or Sorrento as a base for services and take the bus along the coast road.
Check Easter dates; Holy Week can fill the few open hotels quickly.
Walk the Path of the Gods early and take the bus back down.
Book ferries and a table for sunset ahead; weekdays are noticeably calmer.
Avoid driving. Take ferries between villages and visit Positano early or late.
Plan sights for early morning and stay overnight in Praiano or Ravello for calmer evenings.
If you must come in August, base yourself outside Positano and use early mornings.
Book boat tours midweek and keep a flexible day for a stormy afternoon.
Check closing dates for ferries and your hotel before you book.
Base yourself in Sorrento or Salerno for year-round services.
Salerno's lights are the main draw; stay there for the best choice.
Climate
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 45°F | 138 mm | 12 |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 8°C / 46°F | 110 mm | 11 |
| March | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 102 mm | 11 |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 54°F | 85 mm | 10 |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 15°C / 59°F | 42 mm | 7 |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 19°C / 66°F | 32 mm | 5 |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 70°F | 24 mm | 4 |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 70°F | 50 mm | 5 |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 66°F | 78 mm | 7 |
| October | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 132 mm | 9 |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 12°C / 54°F | 171 mm | 13 |
| December | 15°C / 59°F | 9°C / 48°F | 150 mm | 14 |
Climate data: globopix (Salerno station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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If you want…
…the best mix
Go in May or September: warm, open and calmer than summer.
…to swim
Go in September, when the sea has warmed through the summer.
…the fewest people
Go in early spring or late autumn, and accept some closures.
FAQ
September is the best overall balance of warm sea, settled weather and calmer crowds. May is a close second.
Only partly. Many hotels, restaurants and seasonal ferry routes close from November to March, although towns such as Salerno and Sorrento stay active.
No. Ferries and SITA buses cover the main villages, and driving the coast road is slow and stressful in summer.
