Best Time to Visit Capri
Best time to visit Capri: May, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Capri
Go in May, June, July and August. 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 Capri 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 | 55° | 51° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 55° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 52° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 59° | 55° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 61° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 73° | 69° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 79° | 74° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 80° | 76° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 75° | 71° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 65° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 62° | 58° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 57° | 53° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Capri compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Capri.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiaggia Grande, Positano | 15 mi | 64°F | about the same | 43 in |
| Pompeii | 19 mi | 64°F | +33°F warmer | 40 in |
| Mount Vesuvius | 22 mi | 50°F | 46°F cooler | 40 in |
| Colosseum | 129 mi | 64°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Rome | 129 mi | 64°F | about the same | 36 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Capri is an island in Naples. Capri is an island known for the Blue Grotto and cliffside villas.
Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Capri with clear sky. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 60°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Capri is May, June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 51°F.
The closest major airport is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), about 134 mi away. Nearby highlights include Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and Colosseum.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 65°F is 3.8°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Capri today at 10/10. 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 Capri right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:54 AM, Oct 29 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 63° / 58°
Mainly clear · 10% rain · wind 11 mph
⛅ 61° / 56°
Partly cloudy · 14% rain · wind 14 mph
Things to do in Capri
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Capri?
Capri is an island in Naples. Its coordinates are 40.5532, 14.2222. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Capri right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 53% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Capri?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Capri, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Capri in?
Capri observes Europe/Rome (UTC+01:00). The local time is 12:54 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Capri?
The closest airports are Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), 134 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Capri?
Popular options include Spiaggia Grande, Positano, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius, Colosseum, Tiber River and Historic Centre of Rome.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - 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 29, 2026 at 12:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
