Positano Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Positano is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 9°C (48°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Positano has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1111 mm (44 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Positano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, the wettest month, with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Positano Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Positano serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 3.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Positano.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year