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Destination:

Amalfi Coast


Basics

topWhen to Go

The Amalfi Coast enjoys a climate that is among the mildest in Italy. The temperature rarely falls below 10°C (50°F) in winter or climbs above 31°C (90°F) in summer. Spring is sublime; the mountains come alive with color. Summer is the best weather for sunning and swimming. Fall colors are spectacular. Winter is the least crowded but can be overcast, and many hotels close from November to March.

topWeather & Temperature

Amalfi Coast, Italy
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average High Temperature °F 54 55 59 64 72 79 84 85 79 71 62 56
°C 12 12 15 17 22 26 28 29 26 22 16 13
Average Low Temperature °F 39 40 43 47 54 61 66 67 62 56 46 42
°C 3 3 5 7 11 15 17 17 15 11 7 5
Average Precipitation in 4.1 3.9 3.4 3 2 1.3 1 1.6 3.2 5.1 6.4 4.8
cm 10.4 9.9 8.6 7.6 5 3.3 2.5 4 8.1 12.9 16.2 12

 

Capri, Italy
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Average High Temperature °F 54 55 59 64 72 79 84 85 79 71 62 56
°C 12 12 15 17 22 26 28 29 26 22 16 13
Average Low Temperature °F 38 39 42 46 53 60 64 64 59 52 45 41
°C 3 3 5 7 11 15 17 17 15 11 7 5
Average Precipitation in 4.1 3.9 3.4 3 2 1.3 1 1.6 3.2 5.1 6.4 4.8
cm 10.4 9.9 8.6 7.6 5 3.3 2.5 4 8.1 12.9 16.2 12

topTime Difference

Italy is in the Central European Time Zone, 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+1GMT) and 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (+5 EST). Daylight Savings Time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.

topPassport & Visa Requirements

A valid passport is required to enter Italy. Citizens of Commonwealth countries and the United States do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days.

topMoney Matters

Currency

Italy's currency is the Euro. Notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, and 50, 100, 200. Coins come in 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 1 and 2. For best rates, change money at a bank or an American Express office.

Tipping

Italians do not tip heavily. Service is often included in your restaurant and hotel bill, although a little extra is appreciated if the service has been good.

General guide

Pizzerias/trattorias: round up to the nearest euro
Smart restaurants: 10%

Porters: 50c to 1e per bag
Chambermaids: 50c to 1e per day
Cloakroom attendants: 50c
Toilets: 25c

topPhone

Dialing Codes

Country code for Italy is 39
When calling from the US, dial 011 +39 +city code + local number.
To call from one city to another in Italy, you must dial city code, including 0, followed by the local number. To call within city, you must still dial the city’s code, including the 0. Local numbers in Italy can have anywhere from 4 to 8 digits.

City Codes

Naples 081
Pompeii 081
Capri 081
Sorrento 089
Positano 089
Almalfi 089
Ravello 089

Information & Emergency Numbers

112 Police (European Mobile Phone Users)
113 Police
115 Fire brigade
116 Car breakdown service
118 Ambulance
12 Directory Assistance
4176 International Directory Assistance
170 Operator

Mobile Phones

Italy's mobile phones use a 900 or 1800 GXM system. Check with your service provider before leaving home to see if yours will work in Italy. If it doesn't, you might want to buy or rent a temporary mobile phone for your trip.

topElectrical

220 volts, 50 Hz. Plugs have either two-pin or three-pin round-pronged plugs.