Naples

Naples draws travelers to Florida's Gulf Coast for wide sand beaches, a shopping and dining district on Fifth Avenue South, and a base for trips into the Everglades.

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Naples is a city on Florida's southwest Gulf Coast, in Collier County, in the United States. It is known for wide white-sand beaches, the Naples Pier, and Fifth Avenue South, a street of shops and restaurants. Golf is a major draw here. Everglades National Park lies to the south and east, and Naples is a common base for day trips into the park. It suits travelers who want a beach town with shopping and dining close by.

Winter, the dry season, is the main season for a visit, when the beaches and restaurants are busiest. Summer is hot and wet, and it falls within the Atlantic hurricane season, so storms can change plans. A few days covers the beaches, the pier and the shopping district. Add at least one day for the Everglades, and set your dates by season before you choose anything else.

Naples in five

Go between December and AprilWinter and spring are dry and sunny, and the busiest, most expensive months. Book rooms early for February and March.
Plan for hurricane seasonThe Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and the Gulf Coast can be hit. Buy flexible bookings and travel insurance for summer and fall.Travel insurance
Rent a carBeaches, the pier, restaurants and the Everglades are spread out, and transit is limited. Reserve ahead in winter.
Combine it with Miami or the EvergladesNaples is about 2 hours from Miami on Alligator Alley, and Everglades City and the Ten Thousand Islands are about 45 minutes south-east. Everglades National Park charges the $100 fee to non-US residents.Everglades National Park
Pick a beach that fitsThe pier beach is easy and busy; quieter Gulf beaches north and south have parking limits. Arrive early and check parking rules before you go.

Things to do in Naples

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Zoo · NaplesNaples Zoo at Caribbean GardensArrive a few minutes before opening, since parking spaces fill quickly on busy days.

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Sight · NaplesGolisano Children's Museum of Naples

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Need to know

Airport: Southwest Florida (RSW) in Fort Myers, about 40 min; Naples (APF) is small
Getting there: Drive Alligator Alley or Highway 41; Miami about 2 hours
Getting around: Rental car; walking in Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South
Best base: Old Naples near the pier, or a beachfront resort north of town
Time needed: 3 to 4 days; 2 if you pair it with Miami

Weather by month

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JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh22°Low15°Dry, snowbirds
FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low17°Dry, busy
MarchClear6 rainy daysHigh26°Low18°Dry, spring break
AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Warm, dry
MayRain14 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Hot, humid
JuneRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low25°Wet, hurricanes
JulyRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low26°Hot, storms
AugustRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low26°Hot, storms
SeptemberRain22 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh31°Low25°Peak hurricane risk
OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Hurricane risk
NovemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh27°Low20°Dry returns
DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°Holidays, dry

Average daily high and low in Naples, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Naples

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 24°
Humidity: 94%
Wind: 9 km/h
Chance of rain: 37%

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Today28°22°37%Tuesday: Rain. High 28°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 37%.
Wed30°21°51%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 51%.
Thu31°22°22%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 31°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 22%.
Fri30°22°1%Friday: Clear. High 30°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 1%.
Sat29°22°0%Saturday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sun28°23°10%Sunday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 10%.

Updated 02:43 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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Day trips by train

Miamiabout 2 hours east on Alligator AlleyA big-city add-on, better with a night.Read the guide
Everglades National Parkabout 45 min to Everglades CityBoat trips in the Ten Thousand Islands. Check the fee for non-US residents.Read the guide
Marco Islandabout 30 min southBeaches and shelling on a quiet island.

Before you go to Naples

Rental car at Fort MyersBeaches, Everglades City, Marco IslandCompare cars

Beach and Old Naples hotelsBook early for February and MarchCheck availability

eSIM for the USAData on landing, no SIM swapRead the guide

Travel insurance for the USMedical cover for visitorsRead the guide

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Rules for Naples, checked

Visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA before they fly to the US. Check eligibility and apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov.Source
Declare fresh fruit, plants, soil and most food on your CBP customs form. Florida agricultural checks at entry can take a bag apart, so check CBP's guidance before you pack.Source
Fishing from the Naples pier or the beach needs the right Florida license. Check license, size and bag rules on the FWC site before you cast.Source
Hurricanes can disrupt flights and coastal tours in Naples. Check the National Hurricane Center forecast before you book a flight or a tour on the coast.Source

Plan around Naples

Miami

The big-city add-on, about 2 hours east

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Naples FAQ

Is Naples, Florida worth visiting?

Yes for beaches, golf, dining and a calm winter escape. It is less lively than Miami and costs more in winter, so it suits relaxed trips more than nightlife.

When is the best time to visit Naples?

December to April for dry, sunny weather, though it is the busiest and priciest period. May and November are good value shoulders. Summer is hot with storms and hurricane risk.

How many days do you need in Naples?

Three days covers the beach, the pier, Fifth Avenue South and a boat day. Two days is enough if you are adding Miami or the Everglades.

Do you need a car in Naples?

Yes for most trips. Beaches, restaurants and attractions are spread out, and public transport is limited. Walking works around Fifth Avenue South and the pier.

Naples or Miami: which is better?

Naples for quiet beaches, golf and a slower pace; Miami for nightlife, art and city dining. They are about 2 hours apart, so many visitors pair them.