October in Naples averages highs of 22 °C (72 °F) and lows of 14 °C (57 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 11 h 02 min of daylight. The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 23 °C (74 °F).
October weather in Naples at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit Naples?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. October is usually shoulder season in Naples: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in October 2026
- Sun 4 Oct: St. Francis of Assisi's Day (San Francesco d'Assisi) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Naples in October
October's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Centro Storico and Spaccanapoli — pizza on Via dei Tribunali outdoors
- Pompeii and Herculaneum — by Circumvesuviana train outdoors
- Mount Vesuvius — short crater walk outdoors
- Lungomare and Castel dell'Ovo outdoors
- National Archaeological Museum — Pompeii's treasures indoors
- Underground Naples indoors
Where to stay: Centro Storico for pizza and churches; Chiaia for seafront and boutiques.
What to pack for Naples in October
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 14 °C (57 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Swimwear.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Naples costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €45–100 | €120–260 |
Excluding flights. October is usually shoulder season in Naples: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 22° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Dubrovnik | 21° / 13° | 9 | Good time to go |
| Florence | 21° / 12° | 9 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit Naples?
By the numbers, October is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 22 °C (72 °F) and about 9 rainy days. October is usually shoulder season in Naples: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are June.
How warm is Naples in October?
Average highs are 22 °C (72 °F) and lows 14 °C (57 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is pleasant for swimming, around 23 °C (74 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Naples in October?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 122 mm in total. It is the 5th wettest month of the year in Naples.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.