Best Time to Visit Naples
Best time to visit Naples: May, June and July. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Naples
Go in May, June and July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Naples month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57° | 46° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 59° | 46° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 61° | 48° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 67° | 52° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 59° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 69° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 89° | 73° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 90° | 74° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 67° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 73° | 59° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 64° | 51° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 58° | 45° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Naples compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Naples.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiaggia Grande, Positano | 19 mi | 64°F | about the same | 43 in |
| Colosseum | 117 mi | 64°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Tiber River | 117 mi | 64°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Rome | 117 mi | 64°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Historic Centre of Rome | 117 mi | 64°F | about the same | 36 in |
Best time to visit each attraction in Naples
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each island in Naples
1 islands mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each mountain in Naples
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Naples is a city in Italy. Naples is known for Pizza, Pompeii and the Amalfi gateway. It has a population of about 915.000.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Naples with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 56°F to 70°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Naples is May, June and July. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 124 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pompeii, Capri, Mount Vesuvius and Spiaggia Grande, Positano.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 3.1°F below the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Naples today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Naples right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:25 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 67° / 49°
Partly cloudy · 7% rain · wind 10 mph
🌤️ 62° / 45°
Mainly clear · 13% rain · wind 12 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Naples?
Naples is a city in Italy. Its coordinates are 40.8518, 14.2681. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Naples right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 67% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Naples?
May, June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Naples, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Naples in?
Naples observes Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:25 AM.
How many people live in Naples?
Naples has a population of approximately 915.000.
What is the nearest airport to Naples?
The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 124 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Naples?
Popular options include Pompeii, Capri, Mount Vesuvius, Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Colosseum and Tiber River.
What places are in Naples?
Naples covers 3 places in this atlas, including Pompeii, Capri and Mount Vesuvius.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 1:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
