Naples, Italy Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Naples
Naples runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 16 mm (0.6 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 7.7 inches (195 mm). Highs range from 54°F (12°C) to 87°F (30°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 87°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 54°F (12°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 98°F (37°C) high · 24°F (-4°C) low
- Wettest month: November (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: Mediterranean
- Annual swing: 17°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 2
- Average humidity: 75%
Temperatures through the year
Five of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is April through June. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 87°F (30°C), lows of 70°F (21°C). January is the coolest month, with highs of 54°F (12°C) and lows near 42°F (5°C). November is the wettest month at 7.7 inches (195 mm) over 15 days; July is the driest.
Rain, sun and snow
Snowfall is rare but not unheard of. July is the brightest month at 13.8 hours of sun a day, against an annual average of 10.1. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 98°F (37°C) and the lowest daily minimum 24°F (-4°C).
How Naples compares
- Naples sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 62°F (17°C) as an annual average, 40.8 inches (1036 mm) of precipitation and 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 42° | 12 | 3.8 in | 7.0 h/day | 9.5 h | 38% | 78% |
| February | 57° | 43° | 11 | 4.0 in | 8.2 h/day | 10.6 h | 40% | 77% |
| March | 60° | 45° | 13 | 3.5 in | 9.5 h/day | 11.8 h | 41% | 76% |
| April | 65° | 49° | 9 | 2.6 in | 10.9 h/day | 13.2 h | 30% | 75% |
| May | 71° | 56° | 12 | 3.1 in | 11.9 h/day | 14.4 h | 38% | 76% |
| June | 81° | 65° | 6 | 1.5 in | 13.2 h/day | 15.1 h | 20% | 72% |
| July | 87° | 70° | 3 | 0.6 in | 13.8 h/day | 14.8 h | 11% | 69% |
| August | 87° | 71° | 6 | 1.1 in | 12.7 h/day | 13.8 h | 20% | 69% |
| September | 80° | 65° | 10 | 4.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 12.4 h | 32% | 71% |
| October | 72° | 58° | 11 | 4.8 in | 8.8 h/day | 11.0 h | 37% | 78% |
| November | 64° | 52° | 15 | 7.7 in | 7.1 h/day | 9.8 h | 51% | 80% |
| December | 58° | 45° | 10 | 4.0 in | 6.9 h/day | 9.3 h | 31% | 80% |
Naples month by month
Average high and low for each month, with the bar showing where it sits in Naples's year (left is the coldest night, right is the warmest afternoon).
January
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 7.0 h
- Daylight
- 9.5 h
February
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
- Daylight
- 10.6 h
March
- Rain
- 13 days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h
- Daylight
- 11.8 h
April
- Rain
- 9 days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
May
- Rain
- 12 days
- Sunshine
- 11.9 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
June
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 13.2 h
- Daylight
- 15.1 h
July
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 13.8 h
- Daylight
- 14.8 h
August
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 12.7 h
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
September
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h
- Daylight
- 12.4 h
October
- Rain
- 11 days
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
- Daylight
- 11.0 h
November
- Rain
- 15 days
- Sunshine
- 7.1 h
- Daylight
- 9.8 h
December
- Rain
- 10 days
- Sunshine
- 6.9 h
- Daylight
- 9.3 h
Warmer places to go, by month: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Seasons in Naples
Spring (March through May)
Spring stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 65°F (18°C), nights near 50°F (10°C), and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.8 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Naples brings hot afternoons: 85°F (29°C) by day, 68°F (20°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 16 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.2 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall settles into easy warmth here - highs near 72°F (22°C), nights near 58°F (14°C), and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Naples runs cool rather than cold: 56°F (14°C) by day, 43°F (6°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 33 of the 90 days.
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Best time to visit Naples
April to June and September to October is the sweet spot for Naples - the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Expect 74°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 10 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.
Pack for Naples with light clothing for the warm months, a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season, a compact umbrella or rain shell and moisture-wicking fabrics for the humidity. July nights average 70°F (21°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Naples temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need the precipitation in other units? The mm-to-inches rainfall converter handles it.