To be honest, if we were to choose the worst month in which to visit Capri and the Amalfi Coast, it would have to be January. After the Epiphany holiday on the 6th, most hotels and restaurants on the island and coast close for the season, only to reopen at Easter.
In addition, January is the coldest month of the year, with frequent grey, rainy days.
- 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
But there are also advantages to choosing this month to holiday on the island and coast: prices are definitely at the lowest during the year, and you won't encounter crowds or long lines. You can visit Pompeii and Herculaneum in peace, without having to deal with the hot summer sun on large tour groups, and you'll have the island of Capri virtually to yourself and can take advantage of discount shopping in the boutiques in Sorrento. January is also a great time to take a day trip to Naples and visit the museums and monuments.
Here are some tips for visiting Capri and the Amalfi Coast in winter:
Choose Sorrento for your base, since businesses are open all year round.
This is the month in which you should book your summer vacation to have the widest choice of hotels!
Choose from our selected and vetted tours & experiences. Book now for the best rates and availability!
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Departure from: Capri
Duration 4 hours 6 hours
Spend a day on a traditional gozzo boat Apreamare (with cabin and bathroom) exploring the most beautiful sea caves and coves along the coast of the island of Capri, stop for a dip at the foot of the Faraglioni, and leave your cares behind while relaxing on the sea off Italy's most beautiful island.
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
Boat tours
Duration 2 hours
Don't miss our special winter offer and enjoy a boat tour of 2,20 hours around the island of Capri: set sail on board of a traditional 7.5 meter "gozzo" boat, with a large cushioned sundeck.
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
Food experience
Duration 2 hours
Departure from: Capri
Duration 2 hours
Our guide will accompany you on a private walking tour of the monuments and neighborhoods of Anacapri's historic center, including Villa San Michele, built by Swedish physician and writer Axel Munthe and the Church of S. Michele Arcangelo, famous for its majolica floor.
Departure from: Capri
Duration 2 hours 3 hours
A sail around the coastline of Capri on board a traditional gozzo boat is the best way to see the beauty of Capri - including the Faraglioni, Marina Piccola, the lighthouse, the Blue Grotto (upon request) - and even stop for a swim in the sea off the coast.
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
Rent
Duration 6 hours
Departure from: Positano
Duration 8 hours
The ruins of Pompeii, the wines of Mount Vesuvius, and the charm of historic Sorrento: this private tour privato departing from Positano is an unforgettable day of discovery of the best of southern Italy.
Tour by luxury sedan or minivan with a professional bilingual driver.
Duration: 8 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento, Positano
Duration 8 hours
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
Choose among our selected and reviewed accommodations on the island, with more than 12.000+ dream rooms reserved.
Just booked:
Your boutique hotel, made in Capri
A family hotel with island style!
Your Mediterranean home-from-home.
A garden B&B with an artistic touch
Boutique and bottle!
Your home in the shadow of the Piazzetta
Your panoramic B&B in the center of Anacapri
Your Mediterranean home-from-home
Capri: The Piazzetta, The Faraglioni, The Blue Grotto, and...The Quisisana
A welcoming B&B with a shabby chic vibe in the heart of Anacapri
At home with the Emperor Tiberius
Live like a local in a historic island home
A table with a view, dinner on a budget, an elegant gourmet meal...here is our guide to the best restaurants on Capri.
Most popular:
Tales of the unexpected
Hours: Lunch: 01.00 PM - 03.00 PM Dinner: 07.00 PM to midnight
Monday closed
Streetfood, island style!
Open daily
Yummy scrummy Anacapri!
Hours: 11:30AM-3:30PM, 7:00PM-01:00AM
Open daily
