City in Italy

Naples Travel Guide

Naples travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☀️ 74°F now🕔 12:16 PM local📅 Best: May, June and July👥 915.000

Active alerts for Naples

⚠️Thu, Oct 8: heavy rain, 1,9 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 74°F (23°C) in Naples with clear sky. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 62°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is 8.8°F above the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Naples today at 9.9/10. 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.

Map of Naples

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 40°51′6.5″N 14°16′5.2″E (40.8518, 14.2681)

Weather in Naples right now

☀️
74°F
Clear sky · feels like 71°F
Humidity33%
Wind3 mph NNE
Gusts10 mph
UV index3.4 · Moderate
Cloud cover3%
Pressure1025 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sunrise7:00 AM
Sunset6:43 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 69%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:16 PM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Thu, Oct 8: heavy rain, 1,9 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

☁️ 82° / 63°

Overcast · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

⛅ 79° / 64°

Partly cloudy · 0% rain · wind 7 mph

Quick facts about Naples

TypeCity
CountryItaly
ContinentEurope
Coordinates40°51′6.5″N 14°16′5.2″E (40.8518, 14.2681)
Population915.000
Known forPizza, Pompeii and the Amalfi gateway
Local time12:16 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsMay, June and July
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Naples

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Naples.

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.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★☆☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★★☆
June★★★★★
July★★★★☆
August★★★★☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Naples

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Rome Fiumicino AirportFCO124 miRome

Attractions in Naples

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Islands in Naples

1 islands mapped in this atlas

Mountains and peaks in Naples

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Explore Naples

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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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 74°F (23°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 33% and wind is 3 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+02:00). The local time is 12:16 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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