Amalfi Coast Costiera amalfitana
Italy UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Amalfi Coast is a coast located in Campania, Italy, and is part of the Sorrento Peninsula. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 8 most looked-up sights among the 125 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 25 °C to 26 °C and low rain days between 3 and 7 days. January and February are the coolest months, with daily highs of 11 °C and lows of 7 °C to 8 °C. November is the wettest month, with 178 mm of rain falling on about 14 days, whereas July is the driest, with 24 mm of rain on about 3 days.
The nearest airport is Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport in Salerno, 26 km away, while Naples International Airport is 38 km away. The site is 226 km from Rome. Nearby sights include the Villa of the Mysteries at 16.9 km, Herculaneum at 28.7 km, the Villa of the Papyri at 28.8 km, the Blue Grotto at 34.3 km, and Castel Nuovo at 37.0 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 26 °C. The wettest is November, with about 178 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 124 | 98 | 99 | 97 | 52 | 37 | 24 | 28 | 107 | 130 | 178 | 153 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
