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Best time to visit Positano: month by month
Short answer
May, June, September and early October are best, with highs of about 21–27°C and warm sea. July and August reach about 29–30°C and are the most crowded and expensive, with queues on the coast road. Many hotels close and ferries stop from November to March.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 6°C | 16 | low |
| Feb | 13°C | 7°C | 9 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 7°C | 12 | low |
| Apr | 16°C | 9°C | 13 | medium |
| May | 21°C | 14°C | 13 | high |
| Jun | 27°C | 19°C | 5 | very high |
| Jul | 30°C | 22°C | 3 | very high |
| Aug | 29°C | 22°C | 10 | very high |
| Sep | 26°C | 19°C | 7 | high |
| Oct | 22°C | 16°C | 7 | medium |
| Nov | 17°C | 12°C | 21 | low |
| Dec | 14°C | 9°C | 13 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 14–21°C and about 12–13 rainy days a month; quiet, with ferries starting around April.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 27–30°C, lows of 19–22°C and few rainy days; peak season.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is 26°C and October 22°C with about 7 rainy days; November is wet with 21 rainy days and many closures.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of 12–14°C and 9–16 rainy days; most hotels and restaurants close, but buses still run.
Events worth planning around
- Feast of the Assumption, Ferragosto (15 August).
- Easter (March or April).
When to avoid
July and August are the most crowded and expensive. From November to March many places close and ferries stop.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Positano?
May, June or September: warm sea, 21–27°C and fewer crowds than July and August.
Is Positano open in winter?
Partly. Many hotels and restaurants close from November to March and ferries stop, but buses run.
When do ferries run?
From about April to October; check current timetables.