Naples is one of the best Italian cities to visit in winter. The climate is mild and there is a lot to do. Read our pieces of advice on what to do in Naples in Winter.
What to do in Naples in Winter
Naples is one of the best cities to visit in winter. Compared to other Italian cities, the climate is mild. Even from November to February the temperatures are low, and the days are sunny and bright.
Have you already visited the main attractions of the city? Here are some other ideas on what to do in and around Naples in the coldest months of the year.
- Explore the Vesuvius
Vesuvius is the volcano that dominates every view of Naples. Visiting Naples in Winter it will happen to see it partially covered with snow. In every season, Vesuvius is a unique scenario in the world!
- Drink a limoncello in Sorrento
Sorrento is a small town one hour by train from Naples. You can go there with the Vesuviana, the same means of transport useful to go to the excavations of Pompeii. Famous all over the world for its beauty, it is also famous for being the place where the limoncello was invented. Limoncello is a typical liqueur consisting of liqueur and lemon – from which it takes its name. Winter is the best season to visit Sorrento as it is less crowded with tourists.
- Visit Pompeii
Although the excavations of the city of Pompeii are entirely outdoors, this is one of the most recommended activities to do in winter. In fact, Pompeii is one of the great attractions near Naples and only in winter it is possible to visit it with fewer crowds.
To visit Pompeii, we suggest going to the excavations with the Vesuviana, a local train that takes about 40 minutes to Pompeii. Another tip concerns the tickets. It is highly recommended to book so as to skip the long lines at the ticket office.