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Amalfi Coast month by month

The best time to visit Amalfi Coast, Italy — a month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices and events.

Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula stacks pastel villages on cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea, linked by a narrow corniche road that gridlocks every summer. Lemon groves terrace the hills above Positano; ferries often beat driving between towns.

6° – 29° Best months: May, September, October
Amalfi Coast, Italy

The best time to visit Amalfi Coast

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Amalfi Coast is May · September · October: manageable crowds at the big attractions. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month Temp Crowds Price Verdict
January 13° / 6° Low $ Avoid
February 13° / 6° Low $ Avoid
March 15° / 7° Low $ Quiet
April 18° / 9° Moderate $ Great
May 22° / 13° Moderate $$ Ideal
June 26° / 17° High $$ Great
July 29° / 20° High $$$ Great
August 29° / 20° High $$$ Great
September 26° / 17° Moderate $$ Ideal
October 22° / 14° Low $ Great
November 17° / 10° Low $ Avoid
December 14° / 7° Low $ Quiet

Events in Amalfi Coast

  • Apr Settimana Santa (Holy Week) — Hooded processions wind through coastal towns before Easter.
  • Jun Feast of Sant’Andrea — Amalfi's patron-saint procession and fireworks light up the old town.
  • Jul–Aug Ravello Festival — Open-air classical concerts staged on a cliffside terrace above the sea.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Amalfi Coast?

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Amalfi Coast is May · September · October: manageable crowds at the big attractions. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

What is the cheapest time to visit Amalfi Coast?

March — Prices run low season this month: some of the best deals of the year. Save 79%.

When should you avoid Amalfi Coast?

January, February, November.

What is the weather like in Amalfi Coast?

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 6°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.