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.
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: Naples, Port of Naples
Duration 8 hours
Enjoy our full day tour on board of an exclusive vehicle with private driver and discover three of the most beautiful locations in the world: visit the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, taste the exquisite traditional products of Sorrento and have a walk through the picturesque streets of Positano.
Departure from: Naples, Port of Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi
Duration 8 hours
Ready to experience the most spectacular tour of Europe? On board of our luxury vehicle the driver will bring you from Sorrento to Positano, stopping by the enchanting towns of Amalfi and Ravello and also by some less famous villages like Praiano, Furore, Conca dei Marini and Scala.
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento, Positano
Duration 8 hours
During this excursion your driver will give you the chance to visit the famous ruins of Pompeii, drive up Mt. Vesuvius and relax in a family winery for a light lunch, Lacryma Christi wine tasting and wine yards tour.
Rent
Duration 6 hours
Book online to reserve your scooter for your day on Capri!
Your scooter will be waiting for you to hop on.
From 10am to 4pm: visit Capri while skipping the long lines and waits for public transportation...at an excellent price.
Departure from: Capri
Duration 8 hours
Discover the most famous places of Capri Island by bus! We'll pick you up at the port and take you around the island, waiting for you while you see the places: admire the cities of Capri and Anacapri and take the path to the Blue Grotto to see its priceless beauty!
Rent
Duration 1 hour
Even if you are on the island for just a few hours, enjoy Capri to the fullest! ERent a scooter to skip the crowds and discover the island.
Departure from: Naples, Port of Naples, Sorrento
Duration 9 hours
Experience a full day trip from Sorrento through the legendary Pompeii and Herculaneum: you'll visit both the ancient ruins and then the private driver will bring you near the summit of Mt Vesuvius. Here you can hike to the crater of the Volcano and enjoy spectacular views of the Bay of Naples!
Departure from: Capri
Duration 8 hours
Departure from: Capri
Duration 8 hours
A day tour that allows you to see the best places on Capri Island: book your seat on our bus and we'll pick you up at the port and take you around the island. We'll be waiting for you while you see the places: Capri, Anacapri, Marina Piccola and the Faraglioni... Capri will have no secret for you!
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 6 hours
Choose our exclusive tour and visit the well-preserved Greek temples of Paestum, followed by an unforgettable mozzarella experience where you'll discover how Italy's mozzarella di bufala is made!
Departure from: Capri, Naples
Duration 4 hours
The amazing ancient Roman resort town of Pompeii was buried under a mass of volcanic ash from Mt Vesuvius when the mountain erupted in AD 79. Today's walking tourreveals the city's remarkably preserved villas, theaters and baths. Living this experience as the ancient romains.
Duration 4 hours
Choose among our selected and reviewed accommodations on the island, with more than 12.000+ dream rooms reserved.
Just booked:
Your panoramic B&B in the center of Anacapri
A garden B&B with an artistic touch
Small Boutique Hotels - Anacapri
Paradise on Capri
A family hotel with island style!
Your boutique hotel, made in Capri
A centrally-located hotel with views to die for? You've found it!
A welcoming B&B with a shabby chic vibe in the heart of Anacapri
The heart of hospitality
Boutique and bottle!
Bed & Breakfast (with sunset included!)
Capri: The Piazzetta, The Faraglioni, The Blue Grotto, and...The Quisisana
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
Yummy scrummy Anacapri!
Hours: 11:30AM-3:30PM, 7:00PM-01:00AM
Open daily
A gourmet paradise in the heart of Capri
Hours: 11:30am - 3.00pm and 6.30pm to 10.30 pm
Wednesday closed
(From January 3rd to March 1st open at lunch and dinner only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Streetfood, island style!
Open daily
Wine and dine
Hours: From 12:45pm to 4pm and from 8:00pm to midnight
Wednesday closed
