When to visit the Amalfi Coast

Like many places on the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento becomes crowded with tourists during the summer months; at this time of year, the temperature can reach 30° and the climate is quite dry. Spring and autumn provide more temperate seasons for a holiday to Sorrento, but spring can be particularly captivating as the region's famed lemon trees are in bloom. From October through February visitors will likely encounter rain showers, though the temperature is mild.

Capri is a lovely destination year-round, owing to its Mediterranean climate, though the summer may prove too hot for some travellers, with highs in July and August edging towards 30°. This also happens to be when most tourists descend on the island, making the best time to visit Capri the late spring or early autumn. At these times, the sea will be warm enough for swimming and water sports. We recommend avoiding winter travel, as beginning in October many local restaurants and shops begin to close down for the season; however, this is also when prices shift down accordingly.

Amalfi is loveliest in the spring, when flowers are blooming and the temperature is not yet at its summer intensity. Once summer begins, not only does the heat increase, but the crowds, as well. However, this is when you'll enjoy the most cultural events and festivals, as well as water activities and boat routes. Winter visitors will find relatively mild temperatures, and while fewer restaurants, shops and ferry routes may be open, the town takes on a completely different, more local, feel.