Visiting the Amalfi Coast in August

How to handle the August crowds and heat

Visiting the Amalfi Coast in August

August is the traditional summer holiday month in Italy, and the Amalfi Coast hits its peak crowding and heat during this time. Everyone seems to be on the beaches, the traffic slows to a crawl, and hotels and restaurants are booked up weeks in advance.

The Weather in August

August (and July) are the hottest months of the year in southern Italy, though thunderstorms at the end of the month sometimes bring some relief. Pack summer clothing, sandals, hats, and sunscreen.

  • Temperatura massima media: 30°
  • Temperatura minima media: 23°
  • Probabilità di pioggia: 11%
  • Probabilità di cielo nuvoloso: 10%
  • Temperatura del mare: 25°
  • Ore di luce giornaliere: 14.30

What to Do in August

The most important strategy for arranging an August visit to the Amalfi Coast is booking everything well in advance, including hotel stays, boat tours, restaurant tables, and any other tour or experience you are interested in. Everything from accommodations to guided tours book up weeks in advance, particularly on Capri.

Avoid touring in the hottest hours of the day, instead scheduling visits and walks early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

The Beach

The most crowded beaches are those that are easy to reach on foot or by car, so opt to spend your day at the quieter spots that are only accessible by sea. There are water taxi and shuttle services from Amalfi and Positano that can take you to a number of nearby coves where there are beach clubs and restaurants in the morning and pick you back up in the evening for just a few euros.

Beaches in Positano
Beaches in Amalfi

Boat Tours

You can catch a boat tour to Capri from a number of towns along the Amalfi Coast. These are small boats that seat up to 30 passengers, a great option for visiting the island in the high season summer months when the ferries are crowded. You can take a similar tour of the Amalfi Coast, with boats that stop at Positano and Amalfi for a quick walk through the center of town.

Book a boat tour

If you would like more privacy and independence, book a boat with skipper all to yourself! Most private boat tours on the Amalfi Coast are by traditional wooden gozzo boat, a type of craft that comes in a number of sizes from the smallest, fitting up to 6 passengers, to the largest that fits up to 12. These boats are perfect for exploring the coast or for heading from Amalfi or Positano to Capri.

Book a private gozzo boat with skipper

Events in August

On 15 August, Positano celebrates the feast day of “Santa Maria Assunta”, the town's patron saint. Fireworks light up the sky above the beaches, and the coastline is crowded with tourists and locals watching the show.

The best experiences and tours in Visiting the Amalfi Coast in August

Departure from Capri

A traditional gozzo boat all to yourself!
Visit the Blue Grotto
Swim in the crystalline coves

Gozzo Caprese and other options...

From € 139 € 180 Per boat | Max 10 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 8 ore

(175 Reviews)
Island Tour + Blue Grotto Visit - Yellow Line
Shared

Departure from Capri

Skip the line
Save money
See the island highlights

Speedboats

€ 21 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(271 Reviews)
Transfer to Blue Grotto and Back- Blue Line
Shared

Departure from Capri

Children ride free
Save with online booking
Skip the line boarding

Speedboats

€ 21 per guest

Duration 1 hour

Free cancellation

(271 Reviews)
From Sorrento: Hydrofoil to Amalfi & Positano
Bestseller Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Avoid traffic and delays
Admire the coastline by sea
Stop in both Positano and Amalfi

Hydrofoil from Sorrento 9:30AM

€ 40 per guest

Duration 9 ore

Departure from Capri

English-speaking skipper
Choice of boats
From two hours to a full day

Caprese Gozzo

From € 200 Per boat | Max 8 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 7 ore

Free cancellation

Capri + Blue Grotto Half-Day Tour
Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Modern comfortable gozzo boat
Snacks and drinks on board
Swim under the Faraglioni

Boat to Capri + Blue Grotto

€ 119 per guest

Duration 4 ore (Morning)

(370 Reviews)
Shared Gozzo Boat Capri Tour from Positano
Shared

Departure from Positano

A 7-hour tour from Positano to Capri
Aboat ride around the island
4 hours of free time on the island

Gozzo Shared Tour

€ 125 per guest

Duration 8 ore

(115 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

A private gozzo boat
Stops to swim
See the Faraglioni and grottoes

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7.80 and other options...

From € 200 Per boat | Max 10 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 7 ore

Free cancellation

(216 Reviews)
Group Boat Tour to Amalfi
Bestseller Shared

Departure from Positano

Choice of departure ports
Snacks and drinks on board
Stops to swim and snorkel

Amalfi Coast Shared Gozzo

€ 130 per guest

Duration 7 ore

Free cancellation

Departure from Positano

Class, comfort, and stability: this gorgeous gozzo boat is versatile and includes an English speaking skipper at the helm to set sail from Positano for a flawless day at sea!

Aprea 7.50 - Gionny

From € 850 Per boat | Max 4 passengers

Duration 7 ore

Free cancellation

(25 Reviews)
Capri and Anacapri: Guided Tour from Naples/Area
Shared

Departure from Naples, Sorrento, Herculaneum, Portici, Torre del Greco

Free time for shopping
Limoncello tasting
English, Italian and Spanish speaking crew

Motorized Boat

€ 104 per guest

Duration 8 ore 8 ore

Free cancellation

(378 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

An agile and powerful craft for the seas off Capri

MANO’ MARINE 26.50

From € 350 € 370 Per boat

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 7 ore

Where to stay in Visiting the Amalfi Coast in August

4 stars - Positano

Positano's Dolce Vita

  1. The charm of a historic hotel in Positano
  2. The delicious traditional local cuisine
  3. The vicinity to the Spiaggia Grande beach
(1483 Reviews)

Small Boutique Hotels - Positano

The art of hospitality - in Positano

  1. Traditional Mediterranean elegance on the Amalfi Coast
  2. Luxurious suites with hydromassage baths facing the sea
  3. The stunning works of art in the gallery in the hall
From € 651
(1278 Reviews)

Restaurants open in Visiting the Amalfi Coast in August

2 euro - Nerano - Massa Lubrense

One of Nerano's most storied restaurants

Seasonal dishes made with quality local ingredients at this family-run beach restaurant.

(80 Reviews)