The best time to visit Capri
May, June, September and October keep the island open and uncrowded, while in winter Tiberius' villa closes and the opening of the Blue Grotto is not guaranteed.
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Blue Grotto
- 1 Apr–30 Sep: 8.30–18
- Villa Jovis
- 1 Mar–15 Oct: 10–17
For Capri the month is chosen by three sets of opening hours and one crowd: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The Blue Grotto depends on the sea, Villa Jovis is shut in January and February, and the Monte Solaro chairlift runs seasonally.
If you only pick one month — September. Temperature is the mean over the whole day (not the daily high), and a rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain; averages for 2021–2024.
An island under the boats
In July and August the island is swamped with day-trippers off the boats. Whoever can choose comes in May, June, September or October.
Hours by season
The cave runs on three schedules: 1 Apr–30 Sep: 8.30–18; 1–15 Oct: 8.30–16; 16 Oct–31 Mar: 9–14. On top of that it depends on the sea, so it closes in strong wind or swell,. In winter opening is not guaranteed. Closures: sea-dependent — no fixed day, closes in strong wind/swell; always closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan. Whoever comes for the grotto allows more than one day or a backup plan.
What shuts
Villa Jovis is closed in January and February, and the rest of the year it is open 1 Mar–15 Oct: 10–17; 16 Oct–28 Feb: 10–16; closed Jan–Feb. The Certosa runs shorter in the winter months: Jan–Feb, Nov–Dec: 10–16; Mar–Oct: 10–18. The Gardens of Augustus are open Apr–Oct: 9–19.30; Nov–Mar: 9.30–17.30. On the beaches the season depends on the lido; La Fontelina charges its minimum spend only in high season: €200 minimum spend per person (29 May–13 September).
What runs all year
Villa San Michele is open daily, 9 to one hour before sunset, so it is a safe winter stop. The Faraglioni, the Natural Arch and the Punta Carena lighthouse have no opening hours and no closed day.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
When is the best time to go to Capri?
Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
When is the Blue Grotto open?
Opening hours: 1 Apr–30 Sep: 8.30–18; 1–15 Oct: 8.30–16; 16 Oct–31 Mar: 9–14. It depends on the sea, so it closes in strong wind or swell.
When is Villa Jovis closed?
It is closed in January and February. The rest of the year: 1 Mar–15 Oct: 10–17; 16 Oct–28 Feb: 10–16; closed Jan–Feb.
Ready for Capri?
Where to next
Getting around Capri
→The hydrofoil from Naples, the funicular up to the Piazzetta and the bus to Anacapri — one ticket per ride…
Positano · 22 km
→A town built on a slope that shouldn't work, and somehow does
How well does Capri suit you?
→Six questions: a score for this place and others like it.
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