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Best time to visit Naples
Naples is an intense city break with food, culture and trips to Pompeii and the islands. Mild winters, hot summers; pleasant in spring and autumn.
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Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Latest 5-year values 2021–2025
Average of the five most recent complete years compared with the 1991–2025 climate average.
October · Monthly precipitation
236.1 mm/month
1991–2025: 99 mm/month
+137 mm/month · higher
June · Mean daily maximum
30.5 °C
1991–2025: 28.1 °C
+2.4 °C · higher
February · Wet days
6.8 days/month
1991–2025: 9.6 days/month
-2.8 days/month · lower
August · Sea temperature
27.3 °C
1991–2025: 26.3 °C
+1 °C · higher
June: 84/150 days at or above 30 °C; highest single value 39.7 °C.
Five-year historical sample, not a weather forecast or long-term climate trend. Individual hot days can be far above the monthly mean.
Annual profile · Coast and sea
Naples: the swimming season follows two curves
Average daily highs vary by 20.7 °C through the year, while the sea varies by 12 °C. Air and water temperature should therefore be considered separately.
The practical difference
The month with the highest daytime temperature and the month with the warmest sea need not define the same travel window. Rain and sunshine help resolve the trade-off.
Warmest sea
August · 26.3 °C
Highest average daily high
August · 31.9 °C
Fewest rainy days
July · 4.8
Most sunshine
July · 8.9 h
Month by month
Overall suitability per month. Tap a month for details.
All climate figures compared
The table is the complete accessible data view; the charts below highlight selected patterns.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Rain mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 4 | 11 | 75 | 2.2 | 85 | 2.2 | 15 | 33 |
| February | 12 | 4 | 10 | 60 | 3.2 | 83 | 2.3 | 14 | 38 |
| March | 14 | 6 | 10 | 61 | 4.6 | 80 | 2.3 | 14 | 45 |
| April | 18 | 9 | 10 | 58 | 6.1 | 76 | 2.0 | 16 | 57 |
| May | 22 | 13 | 8 | 44 | 7.5 | 70 | 1.8 | 19 | 78 |
| June | 28 | 17 | 6 | 31 | 8.7 | 62 | 1.7 | 23 | 88 |
| July | 32 | 20 | 5 | 22 | 8.9 | 57 | 1.8 | 25 | 79 |
| August | 32 | 21 | 6 | 26 | 7.8 | 57 | 1.7 | 26 | 77 |
| September | 27 | 17 | 10 | 69 | 5.7 | 67 | 1.9 | 24 | 84 |
| October | 22 | 13 | 11 | 99 | 3.9 | 76 | 1.9 | 22 | 75 |
| November | 16 | 9 | 14 | 111 | 2.4 | 83 | 2.2 | 19 | 47 |
| December | 12 | 6 | 12 | 81 | 2.0 | 85 | 2.3 | 17 | 36 |
Climate through the year
Compare temperature, rainy days, sunshine and, for coastal destinations, sea temperature month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Naples?
The strongest climate months are May, June, July, September. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.
Which month has the highest average daily maximum temperature in Naples?
The average daily maximum temperature in Naples is highest in August at around 32 °C.
When is the sea warmest at Naples?
In August, at around 26 °C.