Naples in October
Autumn calm
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a good time to visit Naples.
October is pleasant for walking and eating, with fewer people at Pompeii.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–23°C
- Mild, around 23°C, with heavy showers.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quieter after the summer.
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate rates.
+Mild days and fewer people.
–The rainiest stretch begins.
My tip for October
Plan indoor backups. October rain comes in bursts.
- Food
- City walks
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Naples, 5th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Naples in October
- Rainy autumn
- November is the wettest month. Plan indoor backups.
- Day trip crowds
- Pompeii and Capri are busiest late morning. Go at opening time.
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Weather
Weather in Naples in October
In October Naples averages a high of 23°C (73°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 136 mm of rain or snow over 9 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
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 136 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: ISPRA (Naples Capodichino Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Naples in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Naples?
- October is a good time to visit Naples. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Naples overall (5 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Mild days and fewer people. The main downside: The rainiest stretch begins.
- What is the weather like in Naples in October?
- Average highs are around 23°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 136 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Mild, around 23°C, with heavy showers. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Naples crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Quieter after the summer. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Naples in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Moderate rates. 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 (October ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.