Climate Insights for Anacapri
Naples, Campania, Italy
Climate Overview
The climate in Anacapri is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 950 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 207 mm of rainfall. Anacapri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.The climate in Anacapri is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 37.4 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 8.2 in of rainfall. Anacapri is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 52°F.
Temperature
Anacapri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 27°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Anacapri sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 52°F to 80°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 52°F and an average of 54°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Anacapri is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 950 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 79 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 207 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8 mm. That's 199 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Anacapri is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 7.8 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Anacapri is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Anacapri is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Anacapri is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 11°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Anacapri is during April, May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 52°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anacapri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Anacapri based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.