When is the best time to go to Positano

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Positano, Italy. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Positano weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Positano are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Positano January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 85mm 4.3hrs 10.6hrs 15°C

January is a a little damp month in Positano and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Positano for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Positano and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Positano with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Positano February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 69mm 4.8hrs 11.6hrs 14°C

February in Positano is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Positano for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Positano and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Positano with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Positano March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 64mm 5.5hrs 12.8hrs 14°C

The weather in March in Positano is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Positano for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Positano and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Positano with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Positano April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 53mm 6.7hrs 14.2hrs 15°C

Positano's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Positano.

April is in the spring in Positano and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Positano with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Positano May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 38mm 8.3hrs 15.4hrs 19°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Positano and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Positano, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Positano and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Positano with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Positano weather in May »

June

Positano June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 23mm 9.8hrs 10.6hrs 22°C

Warm, humid and dry weather often prevails in Positano during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Positano, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Positano and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Positano with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Positano weather in June »

July

Positano July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 23mm 10.8hrs 11.6hrs 26°C

July in Positano is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Positano, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Positano and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Positano with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Positano weather in July »

August

Positano August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
25°C 39mm 10.2hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in August in Positano is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Positano, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Positano and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Positano with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Positano weather in August »

September

Positano September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 58mm 8.5hrs 14.2hrs 25°C

Positano's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Positano, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Positano and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Positano with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Positano weather in September »

October

Positano October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 89mm 6.6hrs 15.4hrs 22°C

October is a a little damp month in Positano and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Positano.

October is in the fall / autumn in Positano and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Positano with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Positano November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 120mm 4.9hrs 10.6hrs 19°C

The weather in November in Positano is characteristically mild and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Positano for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Positano and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Positano with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Positano weather in November »

December

Positano December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 102mm 4hrs 11.6hrs 16°C

December in Positano is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Positano for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Positano and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Positano with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Positano weather statistics
Hottest month: August 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: June 23mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: August 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 11.5°C 52.7°F
Wettest month: November 120mm 4.7ins
Warmest sea: August 26.8°C 80.2°F
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