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When is the best time to go to Naples

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Naples.
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When is the best time to visit Naples?

In general the best time to visit Naples is probably June, July, August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in August and it has 22 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Naples in different months

This is the average weather in Naples for each month based on historic data:

In June, July, August the weather is great. There are an average of 23 sunny days in July and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +29°C.

January, February, March, April, May, September, October, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +26°C during September.

In November the weather is average. Expect around 12 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 202 mm in November.

Climate in Naples

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Naples for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+21°C+23°C+26°C+31°C+34°C+37°C+37°C+38°C+35°C+31°C+28°C+22°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+13°C+13°C+15°C+18°C+22°C+26°C+29°C+30°C+26°C+22°C+17°C+14°C
Minimum Temperature
-5°C-4°C-1°C0°C+8°C+11°C+15°C+13°C+11°C+6°C+2°C-4°C
Avg. water temperature
+16°C+15°C+16°C+17°C+23°C+27°C+28°C+28°C+27°C+24°C+21°C+18°C
Humidity, %
737171717169676870747574
Rain, mm
12310097754823111986123202142
Snow, mm
000000000000
Average wind speed, m/s
222211111122
Sunny Days
9999121723221512910
Cloud Days
658786334555
Rainy Days
1312121295347101214
Snowy Days
000000000000

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Naples during the whole year:
The hottest month in Naples is August with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +6°C.

Water temperature

Here are the water temperatures in Naples during the whole year:
Naples achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +26°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +14°C in average.

When can you swim in Naples?

You can swim in Naples from June to October:
  • In July - August the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
  • In June - October the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Naples looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Naples is November with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 67%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Naples during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 23 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 11 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 12 rainy days and 202 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Naples:

What is the hottest month in Naples?

The hottest month in Naples is August with average maximum temperature of +30°C.

What is the coldest month in Naples?

The coldest month in Naples is January with minimum temperatures of +6°C.

Is Naples worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Naples in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +30°C and 22 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Naples?

if you're looking to visit Naples when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 11 mm of rain.

Other cities in Italy

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Monthly weather in Naples

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Naples, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.