We don't want to discourage you, but unfortunately January is by far the worst month of the year to visit the Amalfi Coast. After the Christmas and New Year holidays, most businesses close for the season, only to open back up for Easter.
In Positano, most restaurants and hotels are closed, but some to stay open through the winter in Amalfi.
January is the coldest month of the year on the Amalfi Coast, with overcast or wet days.
Heavy rains often bring mud slides and blockages along the coastal highway 163 that runs between the towns long the coast, and traffic can be blocked for days at a time. There are regular ferries only between Capri, Sorrento, and Naples; the ferry routes linking Positano and Amalfi do not run in winter.
- Average high temperature (in Celsius): 15° C
- Average low temperature (in Celsius): 10° C
- Chance of rain: 30%
- Chance of clouds: 50%
- Average sea temperature (in Celsius): 15° C
- Average daylight hours: 9
Not necessarily! There are some advantages to visiting the coast in the winter: prices are lower and there are no crowds or long lines to board public transportation. You can visit Pompeii and Herculaneum in peace, without having to suffer under the hot sun with the summer crowds. The island of Capri has a wild beauty in the winter, and the shops and boutiques in Sorrento hold their winter sales.
With a bit of luck, you may even get a few sunny days to visit the towns along the coast, taking advantage of the light traffic to travel from town to town.
Choose Sorrento as your base, since it is the most vibrant in the winter. Otherwise, stay in Amalfi, the larges of the towns on the Amalfi Coast proper, where shops and restaurants are more likely to be open.
This is the perfect season to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum, or wander the many museums in Naples
Visit Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Mount Vesuvius
A Day in Naples
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Food experience
Duration 2 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento, Positano
Duration 8 hours
Spend an entire day discovering the history of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the majesty of Mount Vesuvius! Book our driving tour for an unforgettable experience departing from Sorrento, Positano, or Naples on an elegant sedan or minivan with a bilingual driver.
Duration: 8 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento, Positano
Duration 8 hours
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
A driving tour of the heart of Naples, including Santa Chiara, the Spaccanapoli neighborhood, the Maschio Angioino, Capodimonte, Piazza Plebiscito, and the Castel dell'Ovo + a visit of the beautiful Caserta palace and grounds.
Departure from Sorrento
Auto: Mercedes sedan or minivan
Duration: 8 ho
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
Private full day tour or shore excursion of the most beautiful gems along the Amalfi Coast. Hop aboard our elegant sedan or minivan to visit Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and the prettiest fishing villages along the coastline! Bilingual driver will assist you during your tour.
Duration: 8 hours
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
Are you ready to discover the most unique archaeological sites and breathtaking landscapes in the world in a single tour? Sorrento Limo will take you from Sorrento to the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the crater of Mount Vesuvius during this unforgettable day tour!
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi
Duration 8 hours
This tour by luxury car along the Amalfi Coast includes the most beautiful spots along the coast: bustling Amalfi, picturesque Positano, and stunning Ravello. We'll also pass the charming fishing villages of Furore, Praiano, Conca dei Marini, and Scala.
Duration: 8 ore
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 7 hours
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
All the charm of the Amalfi Coast in a private tour to the most beautiful spots along this famous coastline, including Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello. We'll also pass the pretty villages perched on the cliffside and have breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples.
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento
Duration 9 hours
For fans of archaeology and the great outdoors, this full day driving tour departing from Sorrento or Naples by one of the luxury Eurolimo sedans or vans includes visits to the Pompeii and Herculaneum archaeological sites, and a drive up the slope of Mount Vesuvius!
Duration: 9 hours
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 6 hours
Leave from Sorrento (or the Amalfi Coast) to discover the breathtaking Greek temples in Paestum, followed by an afternoon dedicated to the most famous local specialty: buffalo mozzarella. See a cheese-making demonstration and sample this delicious delicacy!
Duration: 6 hours
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