Naples
Naples is a port city on the Gulf of Naples, between Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, known for pizza, museums and nearby Pompeii.
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Naples is the capital of the Campania region and the largest city in southern Italy, ranking third in Italy behind Rome and Milan. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed in 1995, and keeps the street grid laid out by the ancient Greeks. The city lies between Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic area considered a supervolcano. The 79 AD eruption of Vesuvius destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum, both nearby.
Visitors come for pizza, seafood, the National Archaeological Museum and the tunnels of Napoli Sotterranea, which offers guided visits to about one kilometer of underground passages. Ferries and hydrofoils leave the port for Capri, Ischia and the Amalfi Coast. Summer is usually the driest time to visit, with July the driest month and November the wettest. The streets are narrow and busy with scooters, and petty crime is common, so keep watch over belongings in crowded areas.
Naples in five
- Take the Alibus or a posted-fare taxiThe Alibus airport shuttle runs to the central station and the port, and airport taxis to central zones use posted fares. Check the fare sheet before you ride, and ignore unofficial offers at arrivals.
- Book Pompeii through the official sitePompeii sells named tickets for a time slot, capped at 20,000 entries a day. Buy only on the park's official channel, and read the day-trip guide for trains and timing.Naples to Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Use the metro and funicularsLine 1 links the center with the station and Vomero, and funiculars climb the hill. Check the fare rules at the gates, and avoid taxis for short central hops.How many days in Naples
- Carry a cross-body bag and keep phones put awayBag snatching is a known problem on crowded trains and in busy streets. Keep valuables in front, and be careful with phones near the road edge.
- Pick two of three big sightsThe National Archaeological Museum and the Sansevero Chapel with the Veiled Christ both close on Tuesdays, and the underground tours need their own booking. Check each official site, then choose two.
Things to do in Naples
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Need to know
- Airport
- Naples Capodichino (NAP), Alibus to the center in about 20–30 min
- Getting there
- Fast train from Rome in about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Getting around
- Metro, funiculars, buses and walking; Circumvesuviana for Pompeii
- Best base
- Centro Storico or Chiaia
- Time needed
- 2 days; 3 with Pompeii
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Festival
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Cool, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Cool, rainFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rain
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°SpringMarchRain
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 93 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low11°Warm, Easter crowdsAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, Easter crowds
- MayClear12 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°Mild, long daysMayClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, long days
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°HotJuneClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Hot, humidJulyClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 18 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, humid
- AugustClear6 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Hot, FerragostoAugustClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, Ferragosto
- SeptemberClear10 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 101 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh18°Low12°WetNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 223 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Cool, nativity artDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, nativity art
Average daily high and low in Naples, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Festivals: Jun Napoli Teatro Festival Italia · Jul Napoli Teatro Festival Italia · Sep Festa di Piedigrotta
Right now in Naples
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- Today19°14°20%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Wed20°14°1%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Thu19°15°37%Thursday: Rain. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 37%.
- Fri16°15°59%Friday: Rain. High 16°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Sat18°14°53%Saturday: Rain. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Sun19°11°41%Sunday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 41%.
- Mon21°11°34%Monday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 34%.
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Every year
- Jun–JulNapoli Teatro Festival ItaliaNaples
- SepFesta di PiedigrottaNaples
Day trips by train
Day trips from Naples, the full guide- Pompeii and Herculaneumabout 20–40 minutes by CircumvesuvianaRoman towns under Vesuvius; book Pompeii slots first.Read the guide
- Capriabout 50–60 minutes by ferryBoat day with sea caves; check the weather.Read the guide
- Amalfi Coastabout 2 hours by train, bus or ferryA long day; better as a separate stay.Read the guide
Before you go to Naples
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Rules for Naples, checked
- Pompeii tickets are named and tied to a time slot, with a limit of 20,000 entries a day; check the park's official site for slots and prices.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- The National Archaeological Museum is closed on Tuesdays and lists a full ticket at €20, with free entry on the first Sunday of each month.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
- Naples charges a city tax of €4 to €6 per person per night depending on the property type, for up to 14 consecutive nights, paid at your hotel.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Naples FAQ
How many days do you need in Naples?
Two days cover the old town, the National Archaeological Museum and a seafront evening. Add a day for Pompeii and Herculaneum, and another for Capri or the Amalfi Coast, rather than squeezing them into one.
Is Naples safe for tourists?
Mostly yes, with the usual big-city care. Pickpocketing is common on crowded trains and busy streets, so carry a cross-body bag and keep your phone close. Avoid isolated streets late at night, and ask your hotel for local advice.
Where is the best place to stay in Naples?
Centro Storico for first-timers and food, Chiaia for sea views and quiet, Napoli Centrale for trains and day trips, and Vomero for calm and views. Compare prices for your dates before choosing.
Is Naples worth visiting, or just a stop for Pompeii?
It is worth two days. The National Archaeological Museum holds many of Pompeii's best finds, and the food and street life are the draw. Pompeii is easier to understand after the museum.
What is the best way to get from Naples to Pompeii?
Take the Circumvesuviana from Naples Garibaldi to Pompei Scavi, about 35 to 40 minutes. Book your timed ticket on the park's official site first, and check the current rules for entry slots.
Which Naples sights are closed on Tuesdays?
The National Archaeological Museum and the Sansevero Chapel both close on Tuesdays, with a rare exception when a public holiday falls on that day. Pompeii and Herculaneum are open on Tuesdays, so use Tuesday for the ruins and put the museums on another day.