Best time to visit Capri

Q: 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.

Q: What is the worst time to visit Capri?

December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 12–14°C (14 rainy days).

Q: When are crowds lowest in Capri?

Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. 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.

Q: Which months in Capri have good weather but fewer tourists?

May (climate 9/10, crowd index 44) and September (climate 9/10, crowd index 45) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.

Q: 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.

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C

I'm comfortable up to 27°C feels-like

22° heat-averse 30° heat-loving

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.

Sea feels bathtub at 29°C

26° strict 31° tolerant

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.

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Sea temp cold <18° chilly 18–21° ideal 22–26° warm 27–28° bathtub 29–30° too warm ≥31°

Recent (2020-2024) 1991-2020 normal compare with the long-term normal

Recent · 2020-2024

Interest Google Trends 2021-2025 searches, not arrivals (?)

Sea Nov 2022 – Dec 2024 (?)

Day · avg daily high (?)

Night · avg overnight low (?)

Tropical nights · nights/yr ≥20°C ETCCDI TR20 — sleep killer (?)

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UV index · On a typical day around midday, UV is about this (?)

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On the sunniest 1 in 10 days, UV reaches this — and even higher

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PM2.5 air quality · on a typical day (?)

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On the worst 1 in 10 days, PM2.5 reaches this — and even higher

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July 9/10 beach 9/10 urban feels 27°C · HCI 94/100

Day 25° · Night 23° · warm nights (23°) 🌙 30 tropical nights/yr ☀ UV 8.6 (very high) 76% humidity 20 km/h wind 1 rain day (12h) 323h sun sea 28°C

Thermal 7

Sky 10

Rain 10

Wind 10

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

1991-2020 normal

Sea 1991-2020 normal monthly resolution

Day · avg daily high (?)

Night · avg overnight low (?)

July 10/10 beach 9/10 urban feels 27°C · HCI 96/100

Day 25° · Night 21° 66% humidity 16 km/h wind 3 rain days (30h) 318h sun sea 25°C

Thermal 8

Sky 10

Rain 10

Wind 10

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.

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Tours in Capri

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4Capri Island with a Local Expert Guide5.00★ (6)4hfrom $617🔥 Selling fast
5Private Capri Boat Tour "Local Gems & Prosecco" Best Seller4.98★ (705)from $712
62 Hours Guided Sunset Tour of the Island of Capri with Aperitif5.00★ (10)2hfrom $416
7Complete Private Guided Two Hour Tour of the Coast of Capri5.00★ (18)2hfrom $303
8Small Group Capri Island Boat Ride with Swimming and Limoncello4.89★ (1,127)2hfrom $106
9Capri and Anacapri: Boat Tour, Minibus, Chairlift and Lunch5.00★ (1)from $220
10Capri: Authentic Pasta Cooking Class, Wine and Sea View5.00★ (2)2hfrom $312

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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Capri (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Capri's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.

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	Quiet	8
May	16–18	16	7	71	10.1	78%	22	277	6	Moderate	9
Jun	20–22	22	4	39	9.8	78%	20	297	8	Moderate	9
Jul	23–25	27	1	12	12.0	76%	20	323	9	Busy	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

9/10

23–25°C (feels 27°C) · 1 rain days (12h) · 323 sun hours · 76% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 9 (very high)

August

9/10

24–26°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

9/10

20–22°C · 4 rain days (39h) · 297 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)

Every month

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January

6/10

10–12°C (feels 8°C) · 12 rain days (159h) · 169 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

February

8/10

10–12°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

7/10

10–12°C (feels 8°C) · 11 rain days (113h) · 228 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)

April

8/10

12–14°C (feels 11°C) · 8 rain days (87h) · 243 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)

May

9/10

16–18°C (feels 16°C) · 7 rain days (71h) · 277 sun hours · 78% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (high)

September

9/10

21–23°C · 9 rain days (89h) · 245 sun hours · 70% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)

October

8/10

18–20°C (feels 19°C) · 9 rain days (100h) · 215 sun hours · 72% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)

November

5/10

15–17°C (feels 14°C) · 16 rain days (189h) · 166 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)

December

5/10

12–14°C (feels 10°C) · 14 rain days (190h) · 156 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

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 January and peaks in August. 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?

May (climate 9/10, crowd index 44) and September (climate 9/10, crowd index 45) — 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.