Climate - Capri (Campania)
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The climate of Capri is Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and hot, sunny summers.
The island of Capri belongs to the Campanian archipelago and is located in southern Italy, facing the Sorrento peninsula. Other islands of the archipelago are Ischia and Procida, which are further north.
Inside the island there are hills, the highest of which is Monte Solaro, 589 meters (1,932 ft). To the east, the town of Capri is at 150 meters (490 ft) above sea level, while to the west we find Anacapri, which is at 270 meters (885 ft) above sea level.
The rains in Capri are less abundant than in Naples and in the Sorrento peninsula, in fact they are lower than 700 millimeters (27.5 inches) per year.
Winter, from December to February, is mild, and is characterized by sunny periods alternating with rainy periods.
It rarely gets very cold, although there can sometimes be cold, windy, and rainy days, with highs around 6/7 °C (43/45 °F).
Occasionally, it may even snow. Short snowfalls, especially in the upper part of the island (in Anacapri, the highest town on the island, and on Mount Solaro), are not so rare, while it is more difficult to see the snow whiten the beaches. This happened for example in December 2010.
The temperature almost never drops below freezing. In February 2008 it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F), while in December 2014 it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F).
Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny. The rains are very rare, but we can not exclude some thunderstorms every so often.
Typically, the air is humid, but the sea breeze blows, relieving the heat.
Under the influence of the scirocco, the south wind from Africa, there can be hot days, with highs of 35 °C (95 °F) or more.
Best Time
The best times to visit Capri are spring and autumn, ie from mid-April to mid-June and from September to early October.
The best months for a beach holiday are July and August. In June, the days are long and the weather is often good, but the sea is still a bit cool. You can still go in September, in fact the sea is still quite warm, but the days get shorter and the first waves of bad weather can occur, especially in the second half of the month.
Capri - Climate data
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11.2 °C (52.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 27.6 °C (81.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Capri - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 9 | 13.4 | 11.2 | 48 | 56 | 52.1 |
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| February | 8.7 | 14 | 11.3 | 48 | 57 | 52.4 |
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| March | 10.2 | 16.4 | 13.3 | 50 | 62 | 55.9 |
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| April | 12.5 | 19.7 | 16.1 | 55 | 67 | 61 |
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| May | 15.8 | 23.6 | 19.7 | 61 | 74 | 67.5 |
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| June | 20.2 | 28.2 | 24.2 | 68 | 83 | 75.6 |
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| July | 22.8 | 31.2 | 27 | 73 | 88 | 80.6 |
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| August | 23.2 | 31.9 | 27.6 | 74 | 89 | 81.6 |
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| September | 20.3 | 28 | 24.2 | 69 | 82 | 75.5 |
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| October | 16.9 | 23 | 20 | 62 | 73 | 67.9 |
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| November | 13.5 | 18.2 | 15.8 | 56 | 65 | 60.5 |
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| December | 10.2 | 14.4 | 12.3 | 50 | 58 | 54.1 |
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| Year | 15.3 | 21.9 | 18.55 | 59.6 | 71.4 | 65.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 610 millimeters (24 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 11 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (July) to 90 mm (3.5 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.Capri - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 75 | 3 | 11 |
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| February | 60 | 2.4 | 11 |
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| March | 50 | 2 | 10 |
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| April | 40 | 1.6 | 7 |
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| May | 20 | 0.8 | 6 |
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| June | 15 | 0.6 | 3 |
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| July | 11 | 0.4 | 1 |
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| August | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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| September | 55 | 2.2 | 6 |
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| October | 85 | 3.3 | 8 |
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| November | 90 | 3.5 | 12 |
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| December | 80 | 3.1 | 11 |
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| Year | 610 | 24 | 88 |
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The sea temperature ranges from 14 °C (57 °F) in February to 27 °C (81 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.Capri - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 15 | 59 | February | 14 | 57 | March | 14.5 | 58 | April | 15.5 | 60 | May | 18.5 | 65 | June | 22.5 | 72 | July | 25.5 | 78 | August | 27 | 80 | September | 25 | 77 | October | 22 | 72 | November | 19 | 66 | December | 16.5 | 62 | Year | 19.6 | 67.3 |
There are on average around 2565 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Capri - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 4 | 130 | February | 5 | 135 | March | 5.5 | 170 | April | 6.5 | 200 | May | 8.5 | 255 | June | 10 | 295 | July | 11 | 335 | August | 10 | 315 | September | 8.5 | 250 | October | 6.5 | 205 | November | 5 | 145 | December | 4 | 125 | Year | 7 | 2565 |
Capri - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.2 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.2 °F) and a maximum of 13.4 °C (56 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 20 °C (68 °F) in January 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.3 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 14 °C (57.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in February 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 16.4 °C (61.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in March 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 2.8 °C (37 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in April 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.7 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.6 °C (47.5 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 20.2 °C (68.4 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in June 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16 °C (60.8 °F) in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in July 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.2 °C (73.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it dropped to 16.4 °C (61.5 °F) in August 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in August 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (3 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in September 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in September 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.0 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in October 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 31.8 °C (89.2 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22 °C (72 °F). Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) in November 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.3 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in December 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
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