The Amalfi Coast punishes heavy luggage. Positano, Ravello and Amalfi are built into cliffs, so your hotel is often up dozens of steps from where the bus or taxi drops you, and a small bag beats a big wardrobe every time.
Amalfi Coast weather by month
Daily high and low (°C), and days with rainSee the numbers
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 14°C57°F | 15°C59°F | 16°C61°F | 19°C66°F | 22°C72°F | 28°C82°F | 31°C88°F | 31°C88°F | 27°C81°F | 23°C73°F | 18°C64°F | 15°C59°F |
| Low | 7°C45°F | 7°C45°F | 9°C48°F | 10°C50°F | 14°C57°F | 19°C66°F | 22°C72°F | 21°C70°F | 18°C64°F | 15°C59°F | 10°C50°F | 8°C46°F |
| Rain days | 14 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Season by season
Winter
December–FebruaryHighs of 14°C (57°F) to 15°C (59°F), lows of 7°C (45°F) to 8°C (46°F) and 10 to 14 rain days a month. Plenty of hotels and restaurants in Positano close for the season, so check before you book. Pack a warm layer, a waterproof jacket and shoes with grip for wet stone stairs.
Spring
March–MayHighs climb from 16°C (61°F) in March to 22°C (72°F) in May, but this is also the wettest season, with May topping the year at 16 rain days. The Path of the Gods is at its best before the summer heat. Bring a rain shell and a warm layer for evenings by the water.
Summer
June–AugustJune reaches 28°C (82°F) and July and August 31°C (88°F), with only 5 to 8 rain days. It's beach season and peak crowds, and the SITA bus on the coast road is packed and slow. Pack swimwear, a cover-up and sun protection, plus something for motion sickness if you get carsick, because the road is all hairpin bends.
Autumn
September–NovemberSeptember is still swimming weather at 27°C (81°F), October drops to 23°C (73°F) and November to 18°C (64°F). Rain comes back with 13 to 14 days in October and November. Early autumn is the pick, warm sea and thinner crowds, so pack summer clothes plus a layer and a shell.
What to bring to Amalfi Coast
0 of 21 packedAt 19 inches and 5.3 lb with up to 2 in of expansion, it's a bag you can carry up Positano's stairs without hating your life.
- Dramamine Less Drowsy ChewablesHealth & Safety
The coast road is one hairpin after another, and one meclizine chewable 30 to 60 minutes before the SITA bus gives up to 24 hours of relief with no water needed.
- Crocs Classic ClogFootwear & Shoe Care
The beaches here are pebbles, and lightweight foam clogs save your feet between the towel and the water.
- Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Packing CubeBags & Luggage
Wet swimsuit after a boat day goes in this welded-seam waterproof cube, so it can't soak the rest of your bag.
- Hydro Flask 24 oz Wide Mouth Bottle with Flex Straw CapWater Bottles & Hydration
It keeps water cold for 24 hours, and at 24 oz it carries enough for a 31°C (88°F) climb back up from the beach.
- Epicka 70W Universal Travel AdapterTech & Power
Its EU plug fits the C and F sockets in most hotels, and the 5 USB ports charge your phone and camera at the same time.
Clothing
- Linen shirts or blouses · 3July and August highs reach 31°C
- Swimwear · 2
- Light sweater · 1Evenings cool to 7–10°C Nov–Mar
- Packable rain jacket · 1May averages 16 rain days
- Smart-casual dinner outfit · 1
Footwear
- Grippy walking sandals · 1Cliffside towns mean steep steps everywhere
- Closed-toe walking shoes · 1For hiking trails and long stair climbs
Gear
- Small daypack · 1For bus and ferry days
- Sun hat · 1
- Sunglasses · 1
Health and toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Blister plastersDozens of steps between town and hotel
Documents and money
- Passport
- Cash in small eurosHandy for bus tickets and beach clubs
Tech
- Phone power bank · 1
What shoes should you pack for Amalfi Coast?
Shoes with grip for stairs, and there are a lot of stairs. Positano is close to vertical, and Ravello and Atrani aren't much flatter. Bring water shoes or clogs for the pebble beaches at Marina Grande and Fornillo, and trainers with grip for the Path of the Gods.
What do people wear in Amalfi Coast?
Resort smart. Linen, sundresses, shorts and loafers in the day, and something a bit sharper for dinner in Positano or Ravello. Cover your shoulders for churches like the Duomo di Amalfi. Swimwear stays on the beach, walking through town in it gets looks.
What plugs does Amalfi Coast use?
Italy uses type C, F and L plugs at 230V. C and F are the standard round two-pin European plugs, and L is the Italian three-pin in a straight line. Visitors from the US, UK and Australia need an adapter, and an EU plug fits the C and F sockets.
Tours and things to do in Amalfi Coast
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What should you leave at home for Amalfi Coast?
Leave the big checked suitcase if you can, it's a nightmare on the stairs and on the SITA bus. Heavy hiking boots are overkill for the Path of the Gods, trainers with grip do the job. Leave the heels too, they catch in every gap in the stone.
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Packing for Amalfi Coast: questions people ask
What should I wear on the Amalfi Coast?
Light linen, swimwear and a cover-up in summer, plus shoes with grip for the stairs. Bring one smarter outfit for dinner.
What should I pack for Positano?
A small bag you can carry up steps, water shoes for the pebble beach and a light layer for evenings on the water.
What is the weather like on the Amalfi Coast in October?
Mild, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F), but 13 rain days. Pack a rain shell alongside your summer clothes.
Do I need motion sickness tablets for the Amalfi Coast?
If you get carsick, yes. The coast road is one hairpin bend after another, and the ferries can be choppy.
What plug adapter do I need for Italy?
Italy uses type C, F and L at 230V. A universal adapter with an EU plug fits the common C and F sockets.
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