Best time to visit Capri
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Capri
29 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Capri).
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Private Boat Tour of Capri - 2
Half Day Private Boat Tour of Capri - 3
Capri Private Boat Tour with Capri Skipper - 4
Capri Private Boat Tour from Sorrento, Capri or Positano - 5
Full-Day Private Capri Boat Tour - 6
Kayak tour in Capri between caves and beaches. Photos included. - 7
Capri Private Yacht Tour from Sorrento, Capri & Positano - 8
Capri & Blue Grotto: Full-Day Tour with Guided Island Exploration - 9
Capri-Positano Private Boat Tour from Sorrento,Positano or Capri - 10
Private Capri Boat Tour Local Gems and Prosecco Best Seller - 11
Amalfi Coast Private Boat Tour from Sorrento, Positano & Capri - 12
Private Capri Boat Tour: Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, & Swim Stops - 13
Private tour in a typical Capri boat - 14
Private Capri Island and Blue Grotto Day Tour from Naples or Sorrento - 15
Private Island of Capri by Boat - 16
Capri Private Day Tour by Boat - 17
Private Capri Boat Tour from Sorrento, Positano or Capri - 18
Private Boat Tour of Capri - 19
Private Island of Capri Boat Tour for Couples - 20
Exclusive Capri Secret Corners : Private Classic Boat Experience - 21
4 Hour Boat Tour To Discover Capri - 22
Small Group Capri Island Boat Ride with Swimming and Limoncello - 23
Capri & Nerano Bay Private Boat Tour from Sorrento,Positano,Capri - 24
Capri Private Tour from Sorrento - 25
Private Capri Boat tour BEST SELLER - 26
Capri Samba Boat Tour, Sail in Style by Boat. - 27
3-Hour Private Boat Tour of Capri Island with Local Skipper - 28
Capri Island with a Local Expert Guide - 29
Exclusive boat tour, explore, swim and relax in Capri
Last refreshed 2026-08-13.
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Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10–12 | 8 | 12 | 159 | 13.3 | 69% | 30 | 169 | 1 | Quiet | 6 |
| Feb | 10–12 | 8 | 8 | 89 | 11.1 | 70% | 28 | 194 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | 10–12 | 8 | 11 | 113 | 10.3 | 70% | 27 | 228 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | 12–14 | 11 | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 74% | 24 | 243 | 6 | Moderate | 8 |
| May | 16–18 | 16 | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 78% | 22 | 277 | 6 | Busy | 9 |
| Jun | 20–22 | 22 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 78% | 20 | 297 | 8 | Peak | 9 |
| Jul | 23–25 | 27 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 76% | 20 | 323 | 9 | Peak | 9 |
| Aug | 24–26 | 27 | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 73% | 22 | 296 | 7 | Peak | 9 |
| Sep | 21–23 | 23 | 9 | 89 | 9.9 | 70% | 25 | 245 | 6 | Moderate | 9 |
| Oct | 18–20 | 19 | 9 | 100 | 11.1 | 72% | 24 | 215 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Nov | 15–17 | 14 | 16 | 189 | 11.8 | 70% | 30 | 166 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Dec | 12–14 | 10 | 14 | 190 | 13.6 | 70% | 30 | 156 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
UV Index in Capri by Month
UV index in Capri peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 1 (low) in January. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
July
9/1023–25°C (feels 27°C) · 1 rain days (12h) · 323 sun hours · 76% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
9/1024–26°C (feels 27°C) · 4 rain days (35h) · 296 sun hours · 73% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
9/1020–22°C · 4 rain days (39h) · 297 sun hours · 78% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
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January
6/1010–12°C (feels 8°C) · 12 rain days (159h) · 169 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
8/1010–12°C (feels 8°C) · 8 rain days (89h) · 194 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
March
7/1010–12°C (feels 8°C) · 11 rain days (113h) · 228 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
April
8/1012–14°C (feels 11°C) · 8 rain days (87h) · 243 sun hours · 74% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
9/1016–18°C (feels 16°C) · 7 rain days (71h) · 277 sun hours · 78% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (high)
September
9/1021–23°C · 9 rain days (89h) · 245 sun hours · 70% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
October
8/1018–20°C (feels 19°C) · 9 rain days (100h) · 215 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
November
5/1015–17°C (feels 14°C) · 16 rain days (189h) · 166 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/1012–14°C (feels 10°C) · 14 rain days (190h) · 156 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
The Blue Grotto is decided by the sea, not the calendar
The Grotta Azzurra is not a boat excursion but a state monument, in the comune of Anacapri, run by the Ministry of Culture's regional museums directorate for Campania. Its own listing states the rule flatly: the mouth of the cave is partly submerged, it can be visited by small boat depending on the tide cycle and the weather, and in adverse sea conditions the site stays closed. There is no weekly closing day and no way to book around a rough morning.
Published hours are 09:00 to 18:00 from April to October, pushed back to 18:30 when numbers are heavy, and 09:00 to 14:00 from November to March with last entry at 13:30. The state entrance ticket is 6 euro, 2 euro reduced, and booking through the ministry's ticketing operator is free; the rowing boat that carries you under the opening is paid separately to the boatmen, and you lie flat on its floor to get through.
The other rule worth knowing has nothing to do with the grotto. Campania's presidential decree 22 of 25 March 2026 bars non-residents from landing or driving cars, motorbikes and mopeds on Capri from 30 March to 2 November 2026, and again from 28 December to 3 January, with hire cars and foreign plates covered too and fines from 430 to 1,731 euro. Foot passengers, ferries and the island buses are untouched.
Sources: Ministry of Culture — Grotta Azzurra: opening hours, ticket price and closure in adverse sea conditions , Region of Campania — Presidential Decree 22 of 25 March 2026, road-traffic limits on the island of Capri (via the Prefecture of Naples)
What months is the Blue Grotto open?
It is open every day of the year on paper, with no weekly closing day. Hours are 09:00 to 18:00 from April to October and 09:00 to 14:00 from November to March, last entry 13:30. What closes it is the sea, not the month: the Ministry of Culture states that in adverse sea conditions the site simply stays shut.
Who decides whether the Blue Grotto opens?
The site itself, and the decision follows the water rather than a schedule. The entrance is partly submerged, so a swell, an onshore wind or a high tide can close it within hours of it opening. Nobody can tell you the night before, and no operator can guarantee entry — paying more or booking earlier changes nothing.
How much does the Blue Grotto cost?
The state entrance ticket is 6 euro, or 2 euro reduced, and booking it online through the ministry's ticketing operator costs nothing extra. That is not the whole bill: the small rowing boat that takes you under the opening is a separate charge paid to the boatmen, and any boat trip out from Marina Grande is separate again.
Can you bring a car to Capri?
Not if you are a visitor. Campania's decree 22 of 25 March 2026 bars non-residents from landing or driving cars, motorbikes and mopeds on the island from 30 March to 2 November, and again over the New Year, with hire cars and foreign plates included. Fines run from 430 to 1,731 euro. Almost everyone arrives on foot.
How many days do you need on Capri?
One day covers the two towns and a boat circuit if you start early. Staying overnight is a different experience — the day-trippers leave in the late afternoon — and gives you a second morning in case the Blue Grotto is closed on the first. That second morning matters more than it sounds, because closures can run for days.
What is the best month to visit Capri?
May, June or September. August peaks near 26C but brings the heaviest day-tripper traffic from Naples and Sorrento, and the island's narrow lanes feel it. September keeps the warm sea with far fewer people. November is the wettest month at around 175mm, when much of the island closes down.
Is Capri worth it as a day trip?
It works, but you see the island at its most crowded. Ferries from Naples and Sorrento concentrate arrivals between about 10:00 and 15:00, which is exactly when the Piazzetta and the funicular queue are worst. If a day trip is the only option, take the earliest ferry and head straight to Anacapri.
What is Capri best known for?
The Blue Grotto, where sunlight entering through a submerged opening turns the cave interior an intense blue, and the Faraglioni sea stacks off the southern coast. Beyond those, Capri is known for the Piazzetta cafe scene and for a long history as a retreat — Emperor Tiberius ruled Rome from Villa Jovis here for a decade.
Does it rain a lot on Capri?
Not in summer — July averages about 15mm and the stretch from June to September is close to dry. Autumn is the wet half of the year, peaking near 175mm in November, and that rain matters more than the total suggests: the same weather that brings it closes the Blue Grotto and can suspend the ferries.
Is it better to visit Capri or the Amalfi Coast?
Capri is a single island you can cover in a day or two, reached only by boat, with the grotto, the Faraglioni and better walking than most visitors expect. The Amalfi Coast is a string of mainland towns needing several days and a lot of road or ferry time. Most itineraries do both, using Sorrento as the hinge.
Frequently asked questions about visiting Capri
When is the best time to visit Capri?
July is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 23–25°C (1 rainy day). The top three months by score are July, August, June.
What is the worst time to visit Capri?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 12–14°C (14 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Capri?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in November and peaks in July. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Capri have good weather but fewer tourists?
September (climate 9/10, crowd index 42) and February (climate 8/10, crowd index 27) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Capri by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 6, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 7, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 1. July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Capri in July?
July is the peak UV month in Capri, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Capri on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, April, June, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Capri bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 4 months: March, June, July, August. The worst month is June with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (fair); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 16 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.