Amalfi Coast water temperature
The sea off Amalfi Coast is warmest in August, around 79°F (26°C), and coolest in February, around 58°F (14°C).
Photo: Charlie Dave, CC BY 2.0
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Feels | Air high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 56°F |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 58°F |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 63°F |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 69°F |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | Cool: wetsuit for long swims | 76°F |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | Refreshing | 83°F |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | Warm | 88°F |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | Warm | 88°F |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | Pleasant | 83°F |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | Refreshing | 75°F |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | Cool: wetsuit for long swims | 66°F |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | Cold: wetsuit | 59°F |
Average sea-surface temperature just offshore, 1991–2020. Water in shallow bays runs a little warmer on sunny afternoons.
On the water in Amalfi Coast
Questions
When is the water warmest in Amalfi Coast?
August, at about 79°F (26°C).
Can you swim in Amalfi Coast all year?
The water is comfortably warm (73°F/23°C or more) in July, August, September. Outside those months most people want a wetsuit for long swims.
Do I need a wetsuit to snorkel in Amalfi Coast?
In February, at 58°F, a 3 mm wetsuit makes a long snorkel much more comfortable. Many tours include or rent one.
