I highly discourage visiting Amalfi Coast by car if you are traveling between June and September, but also May and October are extremely busy. As already said before, there is just ONE MAIN ROAD that connects all the main towns on the Amalfi Coast.
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When is Low Season? Low season on the Amalfi Coast runs from November to February, when the days are often gray and the temperatures are the chilliest.
The best time to visit the Amalfi Coast is in May or September. It's at its most enjoyable during these months — expect beautiful weather and lots of activities, without the summer crowds. Temperatures normally sit around 68°F to 77°F.
October ends the tourist season on the Amalfi Coast: from the 15th of the month, beach clubs start packing away sun beds and umbrellas, boats are docked for the winter, and many hotels close up until the following spring.
May is by far the best month to visit the Amalfi Coast, with perfect temperatures, lush blooms, and very few tourists to mar your sightseeing. Have A-list sights like Amalfi's Duomo di Sant'Andrea, Capri's Blue Grotto, Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo in Ravello, or Positano's Fornillo Beach virtually to yourself.
During the month of October, hotels, restaurants, day trips, and ferries are largely still open and in service. A visit to the Amalfi Coast in the beginning of October is a great option to enjoy great weather, less crowds, and lower prices.
In October, crowds are a lot lower in Sorrento and on the Amalfi Coast. Even so, it still felt rather busy to us, especially on the weekends, so it is not going to feel deserted.
The locals are welcoming and friendly, and the area has a low crime rate. However, as with any location, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions to stay safe. Avoid walking alone late at night and stick to well-lit areas.
The short answer is that you need 2 days on the Amalfi Coast to see its highlights and 3 days or more if you want to add a trip to Capri or Sorrento. The long answer is that you can make the most of a stay in the Amalfi Coast no matter how much time you have, may it be one day or one week!
Fall – in particular, September – is a great time to visit the coast. In September, summer crowds are on their way out and temps stay in the high 80s during the day. Daytime temperatures hover in the low 70s in October and then drop to the cool 60-degree range from there.
In October, the hottest places in Italy are in the south, particularly in Sicily with an average high temperature of 24°C, followed by Puglia (23°C). Sardinia, Rome and the Amalfi Coast are also warm, with average highs of 22°C. You'll find the most sunshine in the south of Sicily with an average seven hours a day.