Positano weather in October (Campania, Italy)

Is October a good time to explore Positano weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Positano includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 22°C, cooling off to about 17°C at night.

Precipitation

Positano in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 190 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Positano climate page with graphs.

 

Positano, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 190 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sorrento, Italy (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Positano, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Positano.

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