Naples in July
Hot city, busy islands
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a reasonable month in Naples — with trade-offs.
July is for the sea: use the city as a base and go to the islands early.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–30°C
- Hot, around 30°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy at the islands and Pompeii.
- Prices
- €€€€
- High rates on the coast.
+Swimming on the coast.
–Hot and humid in the city.
My tip for July
Visit Pompeii at opening time, there is little shade.
- Swimming
- Islands
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
7th of 12 overall in Naples, 4th for weather, 11th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Naples in July
- Summer heat
- Hot in the city, busy on the islands. Some businesses close around Ferragosto, August 15.
- Day trip crowds
- Pompeii and Capri are busiest late morning. Go at opening time.
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Weather
Weather in Naples in July
In July Naples averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 29 mm of rain or snow over 2 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Wet days
- 2
Climate data: ISPRA (Naples Capodichino Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Naples in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Naples?
- July is a reasonable month in Naples — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Naples overall (4 for weather, 11 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Swimming on the coast. The main downside: Hot and humid in the city.
- What is the weather like in Naples in July?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 29 mm of rain or snow over roughly 2 wet days. Hot, around 30°C. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Naples crowded in July?
- Crowds are high. Busy at the islands and Pompeii. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Naples in July?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). High rates on the coast. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Naples?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (July ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.