The best time to visit Amalfi for a balance of warm weather, manageable crowds, and full access to ferries and attractions is May and September. Daytime highs range from 22-26°C (72-79°F), rainfall is moderate at 40-60mm, and the sea is warm enough for swimming (19-24°C / 66-75°F). Hotel rates are 30-40% lower than July-August peaks, and you won’t queue for 45 minutes to enter the Duomo.. For more details, see our Amalfi weather by month. Read our things to do in Amalfi for detailed information.
Best Time to Visit Amalfi: Peak Summer (July-August)
July and August are the hottest and busiest months. Daytime temperatures hit 30°C (86°F) with overnight lows of 22°C (72°F). The sea reaches 26°C (79°F), perfect for beach days at Marina Grande. However, these months come with significant downsides: hotel prices are at their annual maximum (€250-600/night for mid-range), the town center is packed shoulder-to-shoulder from 10 AM to 6 PM, and parking is essentially impossible. The SITA bus to Positano often runs standing-room-only. If you visit in August, book restaurants 2-3 days ahead and arrive at the Duomo before 9 AM to avoid the worst queues. Read our Amalfi events and festivals for detailed information.
Best Time to Visit Amalfi: Spring and Fall Shoulder Seasons
Mid-April through June offers warming temperatures (18-27°C / 64-81°F), blooming wisteria and bougainvillea, and all ferry routes operating. May is the standout month: 22°C (72°F) highs, 9 hours of sun, only 40mm of rain. September and October are equally appealing: September holds summer warmth at 26°C (79°F) with thinning crowds, while October brings 21°C (70°F) days and the grape harvest season in the Campania countryside. Hotel rates in shoulder months are roughly €120-250/night for mid-range accommodations. Read our best neighborhoods in Amalfi for detailed information.
Best Time to Visit Amalfi: Winter (November-March)
November through March is the low season. Temperatures range from 12-15°C (54-59°F), rainfall is heaviest in November (160mm), and roughly 60% of hotels and restaurants close from early November until Easter. Ferry routes are reduced or suspended during rough weather, leaving the SITA bus as the only transport option. The upside: you’ll have the Duomo and the Paper Museum almost to yourself, hotel rates drop to €60-120/night, and the atmosphere is quiet and local. The Festa di Sant’Andrea on November 30 fills the town briefly with pilgrims and a fish-focused street feast. If your priority is photography without crowds and you don’t mind cool, damp weather, February can be atmospheric with lemon trees in fruit and empty piazzas. Read our where to stay in Amalfi for detailed information.
Best Time to Visit Amalfi: Events and Specific Dates
The Lemon Festival in mid-September celebrates Amalfi’s famous sfusato lemons with tastings, parades, and lemon-themed dishes throughout town. The Byzantine New Year on August 31-September 1 features a historical procession in medieval costume through the streets. June 27 is the Feast of Sant’Andrea, the town’s patron saint, with a religious procession carrying the saint’s statue from the cathedral to the waterfront. The Amalfi Musical runs from July through early September, staging opera and classical concerts in the atmospheric setting of the Arsenale. Avoid the first two weeks of August if you dislike crowds: this is when most Italians take their summer holiday and the Amalfi Coast reaches peak congestion. Read our Amalfi travel tips for detailed information.
