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Best time to visit Naples

The best months to visit Naples are May, October and September, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.

May, October and September score best for Naples weather:

  • May24° / 14°CMay is warm and comfortable, one of the best months for Capri ferries and historic-center walking.
  • September27° / 17°CSeptember stays warm but less punishing, good for Capri, Herculaneum, and food markets.
  • October23° / 14°COctober turns wetter but remains mild, so keep museum backups for Amalfi or island plans.
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By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026

Naples weather by month

MonthHighLowRain (mm)Rainy daysDaylightSea
January14°105109h16°
February14°1001010h15°
March17°851012h16°
April20°10°75913h17°
MayBest weather24°14°50614h20°
June28°18°35415h26°
July31°20°25215h27°
August31°21°40414h28°
SeptemberBest weather27°17°80612h25°
OctoberBest weather23°14°130811h20°
November19°1601110h20°
December14°120119h18°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Naples month by month

January

Naples in January: 13.5°C high, 4.7°C low, 105mm rain over 10 days, 9.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

February

Naples in February: 14°C high, 5°C low, 100mm rain over 10 days, 10.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

March

Naples in March: 16.5°C high, 7.3°C low, 85mm rain over 10 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

April

Naples in April: 19.5°C high, 9.9°C low, 75mm rain over 9 days, 13.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

MayBest weather

Naples in May: 23.8°C high, 14°C low, 50mm rain over 6 days, 14.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

June

Naples in June: 28°C high, 18.1°C low, 35mm rain over 4 days, 14.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

July

Naples in July: 30.6°C high, 20.4°C low, 25mm rain over 2 days, 14.7h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

August

Naples in August: 31.2°C high, 21°C low, 40mm rain over 4 days, 13.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

SeptemberBest weather

Naples in September: 27°C high, 17.2°C low, 80mm rain over 6 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.

OctoberBest weather

Naples in October: 23.2°C high, 13.5°C low, 130mm rain over 8 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

November

Naples in November: 18.5°C high, 9.4°C low, 160mm rain over 11 days, 9.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

December

Naples in December: 14.4°C high, 5.9°C low, 120mm rain over 11 days, 9.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.

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