Naples month by month

The best time to visit Naples

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Naples is May · June · September: 23° avg. high, premium prices. 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° / 4°	Low	$	Fair
February	14° / 5°	Low	$	Fair
March	16° / 6°	Moderate	$$	Fair
April	18° / 8°	Moderate	$$	Great
May	23° / 13°	High	$$$	Ideal
June	27° / 16°	High	$$$	Ideal
July	30° / 19°	High	$$$	Great
August	30° / 19°	High	$$$	Great
September	27° / 16°	High	$$$	Ideal
October	22° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	17° / 8°	Low	$	Fair
December	14° / 6°	Moderate	$$	Fair

Best months May June September October

The year in Naples

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Naples.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 19°C · Warm, mostly dry, good for Pompeii

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 29°C · Hot, dry days, sea warm enough to swim

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 22°C · Summer warmth lingers, sea still at 24 °C

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 14°C · Mild days, frequent rain, nativity workshops busy

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

June ·September

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

April ·May ·September

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 4° – 30°
Strongest months: May, June, September
Good for: city · culture · food · budget

Events in Naples

Apr–May Napoli Comicon — A four-day comics and games convention at the Mostra d'Oltremare, usually in late April or early May.
May–Sep–Dec Feast of San Gennaro — Crowds gather in Naples Cathedral on September 19, and again in May and December, to watch for the liquefaction of the patron saint's blood.
Dec Christmas on Via San Gregorio Armeno — The workshops of this old-town street sell handmade nativity figures, a Neapolitan Christmas tradition.

Every month in Naples

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Naples in January 13° · $ Fair Naples in February 14° · $ Fair Naples in March 16° · $$ Fair Naples in April 18° · $$ Great Naples in May 23° · $$$ Ideal Naples in June 27° · $$$ Ideal Naples in July 30° · $$$ Great Naples in August 30° · $$$ Great Naples in September 27° · $$$ Ideal Naples in October 22° · $$ Great Naples in November 17° · $ Fair Naples in December 14° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Naples?

What is the cheapest time to visit Naples?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 57%.

What is the weather like in Naples?

Average highs sit around 30°C with lows near 4°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Naples