Amalfi
The oldest of the maritime republics, which gave the Mediterranean the Tabula Amalphitana, a code of maritime law. The stairway of the cathedral of Sant'Andrea dominates the square; the paper mills still make the handmade paper known as bambagina.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Vietri sul Mare-Amalfi station, 11.5 km away. Alternatively: Cava dei Tirreni station, 11.8 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Molo Pennello, 200 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Salerno Airport (QSR), about 26 km away; with more flights, Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is about 38 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away, paid.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 97 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to October, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 11 to 15 °C | 15° 11° | 66 | 16° |
| Feb | from 12 to 14 °C | 14° 12° | 53 | 15° |
| Mar | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 49 | 14° |
| Apr | from 14 to 16 °C | 16° 14° | 29 | 16° |
| May | from 18 to 20 °C | 20° 18° | 43 | 19° |
| Jun | from 22 to 24 °C | 24° 22° | 26 | 23° |
| Jul | from 25 to 27 °C | 27° 25° | 12 | 26° |
| Aug | from 26 to 28 °C | 28° 26° | 28 | 27° |
| Sep | from 23 to 25 °C | 25° 23° | 53 | 25° |
| Oct | from 20 to 22 °C | 22° 20° | 65 | 22° |
| Nov | from 17 to 19 °C | 19° 17° | 97 | 20° |
| Dec | from 13 to 17 °C | 17° 13° | 46 | 18° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 17 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- Valle delle Ferriere from AmalfiTrail · E · 3.5 km · +390 m · 3–3.5 hours · less than 1 km
- Path of the Gods, from Bomerano to NocelleTrail · E · 5 km · +500 m · 3 hours · 5 km