Positano Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Positano has a Mediterranean climate, this means warm summers and a mild winter. Spring starts the end of March and has pleasant temperatures. Autumn is a great time to visit and with a little luck you can still enjoy the beach of Positano in the months October and November. This means winters are short, because at the end of March the tourist season starts again with pleasantly warm days. During winter you have the greatest chance of prolonged precipitation.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
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 in August to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Positano has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1111 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Positano shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in November, with an average of 186 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the weather conditions for any month in Positano.
The best time of year to visit Positano in Italy
During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 186 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
