Everything you need to know before you go.
JUNE - AUGUST
Best ExperienceDry, relentless heat draws the Italian summer crowd to the coast — Posillipo and the islands are at full capacity, prices spike, and the city's rawness gets briefly polished.
APRIL - MAY
Budget FriendlyThe most rewarding window — Vesuvius trails are clear, Pompeii is manageable, and the light over the bay earns its reputation without the August crush.
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER
Budget FriendlySea temperatures stay warm well into October, festival season kicks in, and the Camorra-quieted centro storico is genuinely enjoyable in the golden afternoon light.
DECEMBER - MARCH
AvoidMild and grey with periodic rain — the museums and underground Naples are yours alone, and the Neapolitan street food circuit hits differently without the tourist markup.
"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."
"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."