Amalfi Coast November — dramatic storm light on the winter cliffs above a rough Tyrrhenian Sea

Amalfi Coast · Italy

November

The coast retreats — most places close, but the dramatic winter atmosphere is genuinely beautiful.

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#7 of 12 months

There are better months for Amalfi Coast — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

16°C

Low

10°C

Rain

115mm

Sun

4hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How November scores in Amalfi Coast

Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in November

  • Off-season pricing at its most extreme: the few hotels that stay open charge a fraction of summer rates
  • The coast without tourists: the villages of Praiano, Furore, and Atrani (often missed in summer) fully accessible and atmospheric
  • Dramatic winter seascapes: November storms produce the most powerful visual conditions of the year — not for beach lovers, but unforgettable for photographers

What you sacrifice

  • 115mm of rain: the wettest month on the coast — plan for several days of heavy rain
  • Many hotels, restaurants, and boat operators closed: infrastructure significantly reduced across all villages
  • Sea too cold and rough for swimming; beach culture fully closed for the season

How November compares to May (best month)

FactorNovemberMay
Weather
4
9
Value
9
6
Crowds
9
6

November in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Amalfi Coast, not across destinations. Methodology →