Positano Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
The climate in Positano is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 9°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Positano.
Relative humidity over the year
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.
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