Is May a good time to visit Positano?

According to the Positano Tourism Board, May is considered the best month to visit for its lack of tourists, perfect 70-degree day temps and beautiful blooming flowers. What’s more, travel rates are lower than those seen during the peak summer season. Summer on the Amalfi Coast is both very hot and very crowded.

Is the Amalfi Coast warm in May?

May is arguably the best month to visit the Amalfi Coast: long days, warm temperatures, and lush vegetation make the coastline a true paradise, though the summer bus tour crowds that invade Positano and Capri during the midday can take a bit of the romance away.

Can you swim in Amalfi Coast in May?

Sea temperatures off Amalfi are best for swimming from June to October. Positano on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The best months to go to the Amalfi Coast are May and September. This is when temperatures are warm on the water and land, with storms unlikely.

What is the weather like Italy in May?

Weather in Italy in May It’s not typically as blisteringly hot and humid as Italy can be later in the summer, but that kind of weather is also not out of the question in May. Northern Italy: 50-70°F (10-21°C) Central Italy: 55-70°F (13-21°C) Southern Italy: 60-75°F (16-24°C)

How cold does it get in Positano?

Months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (12.8°C). The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.3°C). The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (9.9°C).

Does it snow in Positano Italy?

Except for rare occurrences like that New Year’s Even snowstorm, snow usually only falls on the higher elevations of the Amalfi Coast. Positano has such a massive elevation change from the beach to way high in the mountains of Montepertuso that sometimes it can indeed snow in Positano.

Should I stay Amalfi or Positano?

Positano or Amalfi for beaches Positano is the winner here. True, it is much harder to get to the beach. You need to walk down the entire town to get to it, but you will have amazing views the all way through. Moreover, the main beach is wide and long, besides being a sandy one (not thin sand, though).

What should I wear to Amalfi in May?

What to pack for the Amalfi Coast in summer: clothing essentials

Summer dresses (any length)
Shorts.
Summer pants – linen trousers are popular with Italian women and perfect for hot, relaxing summer days.
Short sleeve tops/ strappy tops / t-shirts.
Underwear + socks.
One light cardigan for late in the evening.

Are there sharks in the Amalfi Coast?

Although the waters of the Gulf of Sorrento are full of interesting marine life and some more infrequent species such as dolphins, sharks and barracudas can be spotted, the best-known animal is the sea is the Loggerhead Sea Turtle.

Does it rain in Positano?

* Data from nearest weather station: Sorrento, Italy (9 KM, 5 Miles). A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months: January, October, November and December. On average, November is the wettest month with 163.0 mm (6.42 inch) of precipitation.