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When should you visit Naples?
Naples is loud, chaotic and full of life, with the best pizza in Italy and Pompeii, Vesuvius, Capri and the Amalfi Coast within easy reach. Summers are hot and the islands get crowded, while winter is mild but rainy. Spring and early autumn are the sweet spot for combining the city with day trips. Here is how all twelve months compare.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
My recommendation
May & September
Warm, mostly dry days that are perfect for Pompeii, Vesuvius and the islands, without the July and August heat. Early May and September 19 both bring a feast of San Gennaro.
Best for islands
June
Warm sea and long days for Capri and Procida.
Best for Christmas
December
Nativity workshops and lights in the old town.
Best value
January–February
Low prices and empty museums.
Best for food
October
Mild days for eating outside.
May scores
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What to know before you book
- Summer heat
- Hot in the city, busy on the islands. Some businesses close around Ferragosto, August 15.
- Rainy autumn
- November is the wettest month. Plan indoor backups.
- Day trip crowds
- Pompeii and Capri are busiest late morning. Go at opening time.
July–August
October–December
April–October
Naples travel tip
Use Naples as a base and do day trips early. Take the first train to Pompeii, the first ferry to Capri, and save the old town and pizza for the evening. Walk Spaccanapoli and the Spanish Quarter on foot, and book Vesuvius tickets online.
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 5–13°C
- Cool, around 13°C, with rain on 9 days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet after Epiphany.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates.
Visit Pompeii mid-morning on a weekday, it's nearly empty in winter.
- Museums
- Food
- Temperature
- 5–14°C
- Cool, around 14°C, often wet.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet, busier around Carnival.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates.
Try chiacchiere, the Carnival pastry, in any bakery.
- Food
- Museums
- Temperature
- 7–16°C
- Mild, around 16°C, with showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Picking up toward Easter.
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate rates.
Bring a light rain jacket.
- City walks
- Pompeii
- Temperature
- 10–19°C
- Mild, around 19°C, with some rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy around Easter and spring breaks.
- Prices
- €€€
- Prices rise around Easter.
Easter dates move. Book early if you go then.
- Easter
- Day trips
- Temperature
- 14–24°C
- Warm, around 24°C, fairly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy at the big sights.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Higher spring rates.
Book Vesuvius and Pompeii tickets online.
- Day trips
- Food
- Temperature
- 18–28°C
- Warm to hot, around 28°C, mostly dry.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy, especially at the islands.
- Prices
- €€€€
- High-season rates.
Take the first ferry to Capri to beat the day crowds.
- Islands
- Swimming
- Temperature
- 21–30°C
- Hot, around 30°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy at the islands and Pompeii.
- Prices
- €€€€
- High rates on the coast.
Visit Pompeii at opening time, there is little shade.
- Swimming
- Islands
- Temperature
- 21–31°C
- Hot, around 31°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- The city empties around August 15, the coast fills.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Coast prices peak, city prices ease.
Check that restaurants are open in mid-August.
- Swimming
- Temperature
- 18–27°C
- Warm, around 27°C, with the first storms.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy early, calmer later.
- Prices
- €€€
- Rates ease after mid-month.
Go to the Duomo early on September 19.
- San Gennaro
- Swimming
- Temperature
- 14–23°C
- Mild, around 23°C, with heavy showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quieter after the summer.
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate rates.
Plan indoor backups. October rain comes in bursts.
- Food
- City walks
- Temperature
- 10–18°C
- Mild, around 18°C, often rainy.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet, busier at weekends.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates.
Walk San Gregorio Armeno on a weekday morning.
- Food
- Christmas cribs
- Temperature
- 6–14°C
- Cool, around 14°C, with rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busy on San Gregorio Armeno and over the holidays.
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate, higher around New Year.
Book New Year's Eve dinner well ahead.
- Christmas
- Food
Climate
Naples weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 55°F | 5°C / 41°F | 92 mm | 9 |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 95 mm | 9 |
| March | 16°C / 61°F | 7°C / 45°F | 78 mm | 9 |
| April | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 50°F | 99 mm | 9 |
| May | 24°C / 75°F | 14°C / 57°F | 59 mm | 6 |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 33 mm | 3 |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 29 mm | 2 |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 21°C / 70°F | 36 mm | 4 |
| September | 27°C / 81°F | 18°C / 64°F | 89 mm | 6 |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 136 mm | 9 |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 152 mm | 10 |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 6°C / 43°F | 112 mm | 10 |
Climate data: ISPRA (Naples Capodichino Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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FAQ
Planning a trip to Naples
What is the best month to visit Naples?
May and September, when it's warm and dry but not as hot or crowded as midsummer.
Is Naples good in winter?
Yes for food, museums and Pompeii without crowds. It's mild, around 13°C in January, but often rainy.