Positano, Italy
Best time to visit Positano
The best time to visit Positano is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 22–30°C and rain is less likely. The main sights book up soonest in May–September, so book ahead.
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Positano weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 55°F | 6° / 42°F | 94 mm | 4 h |
| February | 14° / 56°F | 6° / 42°F | 90 mm | 5 h |
| March | 16° / 60°F | 8° / 46°F | 76 mm | 6 h |
| April | 18° / 64°F | 10° / 50°F | 50 mm | 7 h |
| MayBestBusy | 22° / 72°F | 14° / 57°F | 25 mm | 8 h |
| JuneBestBusy | 26° / 79°F | 18° / 64°F | 70 mm | 9 h |
| JulyBestBusy | 30° / 85°F | 22° / 71°F | 20 mm | 11 h |
| AugustBestBusy | 30° / 86°F | 22° / 72°F | 30 mm | 10 h |
| SeptemberBestBusy | 27° / 81°F | 19° / 66°F | 70 mm | 9 h |
| October | 23° / 73°F | 15° / 59°F | 120 mm | 7 h |
| November | 18° / 64°F | 11° / 52°F | 150 mm | 5 h |
| December | 15° / 58°F | 8° / 46°F | 120 mm | 4 h |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Positano
Positano is a small cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy, a near-vertical cascade of pastel houses tumbling down the mountainside to a dark-sand beach and the sea. Once a poor fishing community that emptied as its people emigrated, it was reborn as a glamorous resort in the twentieth century, celebrated for its light, its fashion and its beauty. Though home to only a few thousand residents, it is one of the most photographed towns in Italy.
What to pack for Positano
The most useful thing to pack for Positano is a pair of sturdy, broken-in shoes with good grip, as the whole town is stairs. Add sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses for the exposed beaches and paths, and a refillable water bottle. Bring swimwear and water shoes for the pebbly beaches, a scarf to cover shoulders in the church, and one smarter outfit for a glamorous dinner or sunset bar. A light layer suits cool evenings.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Positano?
- The best time to visit Positano is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 22–30°C and rain is less likely. The main sights book up soonest in May–September, so book ahead.
- What is the hottest month in Positano?
- August, with typical daytime highs around 30°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Positano?
- November, with around 150 mm of rain in a typical year.
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