Positano in September
Great time to visit
September rivals May as the best time to visit with warm but comfortable weather. Crowds thin out from August peaks while the sea remains perfectly warm.
Weather
September brings relief with comfortable temperatures of 25°C during the day and 18°C at night. Rain remains minimal, and humidity drops. The sea stays warm at 22°C from summer heating.
25°C high18°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$180/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Regata Storica delle Repubbliche Marinare (varies)
- •Harvest festivals in the region
September Tips
- •Book hotels 2-3 months ahead
- •Perfect time for hiking as temperatures cool
- •Sea is still warm enough for comfortable swimming
All Months
April through June is your sweet spot. Weather's warm enough for swimming, restaurants are open, but you're not fighting for space with every influencer in Europe. May is particularly lovely — wisteria blooms everywhere and hotel prices haven't hit summer insanity yet. September and October work too, though some beach clubs start closing by mid-October. Avoid July and August unless you enjoy paying €50 for a beach chair and waiting 45 minutes for a table at lunch. Winter has its charm if you're into dramatic storms and empty streets, but half the restaurants shut down and ferry service gets sketchy.
Positano Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
10/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
3/10
Luxury
9/10
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