Capri · Month comparison

November vs May

May ranks #1 overall vs November at #8. The first real window — perfect 21C weather, Faraglioni light at its best, before day-tripper season peaks.

Capri November — Marina Grande autumn rain

November

#8 of 12 months

Strong option

Off-season begins in earnest — wettest month of the year, most hotels close down for winter.

  • ↑Cheapest of any open hotels
  • ↑Empty Piazzetta and Tragara views
Capri May — Faraglioni sea stacks spring

May

#1 of 12 months

Best match

The first real window — perfect 21C weather, Faraglioni light at its best, before day-tripper season peaks.

  • ↑Light on the Faraglioni sea stacks at its softest
  • ↑Boat trips reliably running, no peak prices yet
FactorNovemberMay
Weather score
4
9
Value score
9
5
Crowd score
10
6
Events score
2
5
Atmosphere
5
10
Avg high temp18°C21°C
Monthly rain130mm45mm
Daily sunshine4.5hrs8.5hrs

November trade-offs

  • ↓Wettest month statistically
  • ↓Blue Grotto closed most days

May trade-offs

  • ↓Day-tripper boats from Amalfi already arriving
  • ↓Mid-month weekend bookings tighten
See all 12 months for Capri →November in detail →May in detail →
Scores compare months within Capri. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →