Best time to visit Positano
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.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Positano
14 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Positano).
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Private Boat Tour to Capri or Amalfi Coast from Sorrento-Positano - 2
Sunset Private Boat Tour Experience in Positano - 3
From Positano: Sunset Private Boat Tour along the Amalfi Coast - 4
Private Capri Boat Tour "Local Gems & Prosecco" Best Seller - 5
Ravioli & Tagliatelle Cooking Class at a Local's Home in Positano - 6
Small-Group Cooking Class in Positano: Gnocchi, Tiramisù & Drinks - 7
Positano: Half-Day Amalfi Coast Cruise with Prosecco and Swimming - 8
Capri & Blue Grotto Semi Private Boat Day Trip from Sorrento - 9
Amalfi Coast & Positano: Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Drinks - 10
Small-Group Amalfi Coast Day Cruise from Positano - 11
Cooking class with Pasta, mozzarella and Tiramisu with wine - 12
Capri Deluxe/First to Blue Grotto/from Sorrento Positano & Amalfi - 13
From Amalfi or Positano: Sunset Cruise with Prosecco - 14
Enjoy Pompeii & Mt. Vesuvius: Semi-Private Tour from Positano
Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
Similar climatesSorrento99% · Amalfi97% · Dubrovnik94%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Positano (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 Positano'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 | 7–13 | 10 | 14 | 208 | 14.9 | 73% | 14 | 164 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
| Feb | 7–14 | 12 | 9 | 124 | 13.8 | 69% | 14 | 186 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Mar | 8–14 | 12 | 12 | 162 | 13.5 | 67% | 14 | 225 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Apr | 10–17 | 16 | 11 | 136 | 12.4 | 65% | 13 | 238 | 5 | Moderate | 7 |
| May | 14–22 | 22 | 12 | 137 | 11.4 | 66% | 12 | 265 | 6 | Moderate | 7 |
| Jun | 19–26 | 28 | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 60% | 11 | 294 | 8 | Moderate | 9 |
| Jul | 22–30 | 32 | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 54% | 12 | 322 | 8 | Busy | 7 |
| Aug | 22–30 | 32 | 8 | 64 | 8.0 | 56% | 12 | 296 | 7 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 19–26 | 27 | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 60% | 13 | 243 | 5 | Moderate | 8 |
| Oct | 15–22 | 22 | 10 | 136 | 13.6 | 71% | 12 | 212 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Nov | 12–18 | 17 | 16 | 216 | 13.5 | 74% | 14 | 159 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Dec | 9–14 | 12 | 15 | 218 | 14.5 | 76% | 15 | 151 | 1 | Quiet | 5 |
UV Index in Positano by Month
UV index in Positano peaks at 8 (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
June
9/1019–26°C (feels 28°C) · 6 rain days (67h) · 294 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
8/1019–26°C (feels 27°C) · 9 rain days (121h) · 243 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
7/1014–22°C · 12 rain days (137h) · 265 sun hours · 66% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
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January
5/107–13°C (feels 10°C) · 14 rain days (208h) · 164 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
February
7/107–14°C (feels 12°C) · 9 rain days (124h) · 186 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
March
6/108–14°C (feels 12°C) · 12 rain days (162h) · 225 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
April
7/1010–17°C (feels 16°C) · 11 rain days (136h) · 238 sun hours · 65% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
July
7/1022–30°C (feels 32°C) · 3 rain days (33h) · 322 sun hours · 54% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (very high)
August
6/1022–30°C (feels 32°C) · 8 rain days (64h) · 296 sun hours · 56% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
7/1015–22°C · 10 rain days (136h) · 212 sun hours · 71% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
November
5/1012–18°C · 16 rain days (216h) · 159 sun hours · 74% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
December
5/109–14°C (feels 12°C) · 15 rain days (218h) · 151 sun hours · 76% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
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Frequently asked questions about visiting Positano
When is the best time to visit Positano?
June is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 19–26°C (6 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, September, May.
What is the worst time to visit Positano?
December is the lowest-scoring month (5/10). Typical conditions: 9–14°C (15 rainy days).
Is Positano too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Positano?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in December 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 Positano have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 7/10, crowd index 19) and October (climate 7/10, crowd index 2) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Positano by month?
UV peaks at 8 (very high) in July and is lowest in January at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 1, Feb 2, Mar 4, Apr 5, May 6, Jun 8, Jul 8, Aug 7, Sep 5, 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 Positano in July?
July is the peak UV month in Positano, with a daily-peak UV index of 8 (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 Positano 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, May, June, August, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Positano bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 9 months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 21 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.