What’s the climate like in Positano?
The current climate of Positano features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 7°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Positano in recent years was 37°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in January 2017.
On average, Positano receives 800 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Positano?
The best time to visit Positano for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Positano. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Positano
The climate table of Positano shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 86 | 95 | 54 | 39 | 47 | 28 | 11 | 20 | 89 | 102 | 158 | 71 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in January
- Precipitation: 800 mm per year, averaging 67 mm per month
- Driest months: 11 mm in July, 20 mm in August and 28 mm in June
- Wettest months: 158 mm in November, 102 mm in October and 95 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Positano
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Positano, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Positano
This graph shows how much precipitation Positano, Italy, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Positano
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Positano, Italy. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Positano
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Positano, Italy. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Positano
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Positano, Italy, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Positano by Month
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