Amalfi Coast
Travelers come for steep hillside towns, lemon terraces and long sea views along one winding road from Vietri sul Mare to Positano.
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The Amalfi Coast lies on the Tyrrhenian Sea in the Province of Salerno, Campania, in southern Italy. It follows the southern side of the Sorrentine Peninsula, with Vietri sul Mare at its eastern end and Positano at its western end. The name comes from Amalfi, the town that long served as the coast's main hub. Thirteen municipalities line the shore, and UNESCO has recognized the coast as a World Heritage Site since 1997.
The draw is towns stacked on steep slopes and lemon terraces climbing up from the sea. Amalfi has its cathedral and the Paradise cloister, Positano has its historic centre and the Church of the Assunta, and Ravello is known as the city of music. Limoncello is made from local sfusato amalfitano lemons. Plan several nights, because the Amalfi Drive (SS163), about 40 km long, is the only road route to the coast and buses share its narrow lanes. Late spring and early autumn are the best months, while July and August are hot and crowded.
Amalfi Coast in five
- Plan the SS163 Amalfi Drive around the busesThe SS163, locally the Amalfi Drive, runs about 40 km and is the coast's only road route, joining Vietri sul Mare to Positano. Buses use the same narrow road, so allow extra time for every road journey.Getting around
- Book boat trips from Positano or AmalfiBoat trips leave from Positano and Amalfi and show the steep shoreline from the water. Book the day you want before you arrive, especially in summer.Tours and tickets
- Pick Naples or Salerno for your flightNaples International Airport (Napoli-Capodichino) is the main international gateway to the area, while Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport is nearest the coast. Compare transfer times from each before you book.Getting around
- Try colatura di alici in CetaraCetara is known for colatura di alici, a fish sauce made from anchovies. Taste a small amount on its own first, since it is strong and salty.
- Go up to Ravello for the gardensRavello sits in the hills above the coast, so plan a bus or taxi up. Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo are the main sights.
Things to do in Amalfi Coast
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Need to know
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Entry
- Schengen rules: visa-free short stays for many passports Read more
- Emergency
- 112 police, fire and ambulance
- Tipping
- Not required; rounding up is appreciated
- Time
- UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer (daylight saving)
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh12°Low5°Mild, quietJanuaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 137 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Spring, quieterMarchRain
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, quieter
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Spring, bloomsAprilRain
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, blooms
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low14°Warm, lemonsMayRain
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 112 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, lemons
- JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh29°Low19°Warm, busyJuneClear
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low21°Hot, crowdedJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, crowded
- AugustClear8 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low22°Hot, peak crowdsAugustClear
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot, peak crowds
- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh27°Low18°Warm, quieterSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quieter
- OctoberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh23°Low14°Mild, fewer crowdsOctoberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, fewer crowds
- NovemberRain17 rainy daysHigh18°Low11°Mild, quietNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 262 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Quiet, festiveDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, festive
Average daily high and low in Amalfi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Amalfi Coast
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 8°
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 49 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 38%
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12:31 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today19°15°38%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 38%.
- Wed19°15°8%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Thu19°15°10%Thursday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Fri18°16°23%Friday: Rain. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Sat18°14°20%Saturday: Rain. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sun20°14°17%Sunday: Rain. High 20°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 17%.
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Every year
- Jun–JulNapoli Teatro Festival ItaliaNaples, a day trip
- SepFesta di PiedigrottaNaples, a day trip
Day trips by train
- RavelloBy bus or taxi from AmalfiGardens, villas and summer concerts in the hills above the coast.
- AtraniA short walk from AmalfiA small village beside Amalfi with the churches of San Salvatore del Birecto and Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente.
- Naples and PompeiiA long day from the coastThe wider region holds the city and the Roman site, both a long day from the coast.Read the guide
Before you go to Amalfi Coast
Rules for Amalfi Coast, checked
- Many passports need no visa for short Schengen stays. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the Duomo in Amalfi.
- Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy antiques, since some need an export licence to leave the EU.
Plan around Amalfi Coast
Italy routes, rail and regions beyond the coast
Read the guideCampania regionNaples, Pompeii and the wider region
Read the guideGetting aroundBuses, ferries and the SS163 road
Read the guideStays on the coastCompare Positano, Amalfi and Ravello bases
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules for Italy and Schengen trips
Read the guideTours and ticketsBoat trips and guided visits to book ahead
Read the guideAmalfi Coast FAQ
Is the Amalfi Coast worth visiting?
Yes, for hill towns, sea views and boat trips along a steep shore. July and August are hot and crowded, and the towns and roads are narrow.
How do you get around the Amalfi Coast?
Buses and ferries run along the coast, and boat excursions leave from Positano and Amalfi. The SS163 is the only road route, and it is narrow.
How many days do you need on the Amalfi Coast?
Three or four nights gives time for two or three towns and a boat trip. One day covers a single town, but road journeys take longer than the distance suggests.
When is the best time to visit the Amalfi Coast?
Late spring and early autumn are the best months. July and August are hot and crowded.
Where should I stay on the Amalfi Coast?
Positano suits the historic centre and boat trips, Amalfi suits buses and the Duomo, and Ravello suits a stay in the hills near its villas and the Auditorium Oscar Niemeyer.