Amalfi Coast September — golden afternoon light on Positano's pastel houses and the sea below

Amalfi Coast · Italy

September

The best month — summer warmth and sea, crowds easing, and prices dropping fast.

Best match

#2 of 12 months

September is one of the best times to visit Amalfi Coast.

Climate

High

27°C

Low

19°C

Rain

60mm

Sun

8hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How September scores in Amalfi Coast

Weather
Outstanding
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Outstanding

What you gain in September

  • Festival of Sant'Andrea (27 September): the second celebration of Amalfi's patron saint — fireworks, processions, and the waterfront fully alive
  • Sea still 24°C: summer swimming conditions without August's crowds — the coves and beaches genuinely accessible again
  • Prices falling 25–35% from August peak while weather barely changes: the best value of any warm month on the coast

What you sacrifice

  • 60mm of rainfall starting to return: some grey days and occasional afternoon showers — the coast's dramatic autumn storms can arrive from mid-September
  • The Ravello Festival winding down: last performances in early September, closing before the month ends
  • Shorter days: the long July–August evenings are shortening, with sunset around 7:30pm by month's end

How September compares to May (best month)

FactorSeptemberMay
Weather
9
9
Value
5
6
Crowds
5
6

September 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 →