What conditions does Golden Hour look for?

Golden Hour: Any. Golden Hour Potential: ≥ 80.0%. Precipitation Chance: ≤ 5.0%. Visibility: ≥ 1000.0m

How often do conditions match?

There are 7 upcoming opportunity windows in the next 10 days.

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Rule Golden Hour

Praiano - Golden Hour - Amalfi Coast

Praiano, Campania, Italy

That magical warm light just after sunrise or before sunset

Currently

Real-time conditions

Golden Hour Potential

16%

Low Cloud Cover0%

Mid Cloud Cover0%

High Cloud Cover0%

Sun Elevation-34.9° (Astronomical night)

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Rome

Next opportunity

Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise

Praiano

Today · 06:15–07:08 · 1h window

Medium confidence

63%

🌇Golden Hour Potential92.7-92.9%

Low Cloud Cover: 0%

Mid Cloud Cover: 0%

High Cloud Cover: 0%

Sun Elevation: -6.9° (Nautical twilight)

Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunset

Praiano

Today · 18:59–19:52

🌇Golden Hour Potential:96.7-97.7%

Medium

Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise

Praiano

Tomorrow · 06:13–07:06

🌇Golden Hour Potential:90.2-92.9%

Medium

Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunset

Praiano

Tomorrow · 19:00–19:53

🌇Golden Hour Potential:98.6%

High

Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunrise

Praiano

Sat, Apr 11 · 06:12–07:05

🌇Golden Hour Potential:94.5-95.9%

Medium

Exceptional Golden Hour at Sunset

Praiano

Sat, Apr 11 · 19:01–19:54

🌇Golden Hour Potential:91.5%

Medium

Exceptional Golden Hour (calm) at Sunrise

Praiano

Fri, Apr 17 · 06:02–06:56

🌇Golden Hour Potential:100%

Medium

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast identifies optimal golden hour conditions for capturing the Amalfi Coast's iconic vertical villages in warm, directional light. We track cloud cover, atmospheric clarity, and sun angle to predict when soft morning or evening light will illuminate the coast's pastel facades, terraced lemon groves, and dramatic cliffs.

The Amalfi Coast's unique topography—villages cascading down near-vertical cliffs—creates extraordinary golden hour opportunities. Morning light hits east-facing villages like Positano and Atrani with warm directional glow, while evening light transforms west-facing locations like Praiano. The Mediterranean's clean air and elevated viewpoints create stunning backlit conditions with the sea sparkling below.

What makes the Amalfi Coast special for golden hour photography:

Vertical architecture - Positano's cascade of pastel houses catches layered golden light creating depth and dimension
Terraced landscapes - Ancient lemon terraces and gardens glow in warm light, especially at Ravello's Villa Cimbrone
Sea reflections - Golden light reflects off the Tyrrhenian Sea, adding fill light to shadowed cliff faces
Historic elements - Norman towers, medieval churches, and Moorish domes take on warm amber tones

Positano offers the coast's signature golden hour shot—arrive at dawn at the main beach viewpoint to capture the village awakening in warm light as the sun rises over the mountains behind it. Ravello's Villa Cimbrone provides elevated golden hour opportunities, with the Terrace of Infinity framing sunset views over the coast 400 meters below. Atrani, tucked into a narrow gorge, glows intensely during brief golden hour windows when light penetrates its confined space. Praiano faces west, making it ideal for sunset photography with golden light illuminating the village while Li Galli islands create silhouettes offshore. Spring and autumn offer the best golden hour angles—summer sun rises and sets too far north, while winter provides shorter but more dramatic low-angle light.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour

14matching hours in the next 95 hoursJump to next match

AND logic: all conditions required

Meets requirement

Misses requirement

Time Europe/Rome	Golden Hour Any	Golden Hour Potential ≥ 80.0%	Precipitation Chance ≤ 5.0%	Visibility ≥ 1000.0m
Wed, Apr 8
03:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
04:00	✕	15%	0%	24134m
05:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
06:00	✓	93%	0%	24134m
07:00	✓	93%	0%	24134m
08:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
09:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
10:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
11:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
12:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
13:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
14:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
15:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
16:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
17:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
18:00	✓	95%	0%	24135m
19:00	✓	94%	0%	24134m
20:00	✕	96%	0%	24135m
21:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
22:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
23:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
Thu, Apr 9
24:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
01:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
02:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
03:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
04:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
05:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
06:00	✓	93%	0%	24135m
07:00	✓	93%	0%	24134m
08:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
09:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
10:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
11:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
12:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
13:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
14:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
15:00	✕	17%	0%	24135m
16:00	✕	17%	0%	24134m
17:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
18:00	✓	98%	0%	24134m
19:00	✓	97%	0%	24134m
20:00	✕	96%	0%	24135m
21:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
22:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
23:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
Fri, Apr 10
24:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
01:00	✕	15%	0%	24134m
02:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
03:00	✕	15%	0%	24134m
04:00	✕	15%	0%	24134m
05:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
06:00	✓	90%	0%	24134m
07:00	✓	93%	0%	24134m
08:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
09:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
10:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
11:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
12:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
13:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
14:00	✕	14%	0%	24134m
15:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
16:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
17:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
18:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
19:00	✓	99%	0%	24135m
20:00	✕	100%	0%	24135m
21:00	✕	11%	0%	24135m
22:00	✕	8.7%	0%	24134m
23:00	✕	9.6%	0%	24135m
Sat, Apr 11
24:00	✕	17%	0%	24134m
01:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
02:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
03:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
04:00	✕	16%	0%	24134m
05:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
06:00	✓	95%	0%	24135m
07:00	✓	96%	0%	24135m
08:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
09:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
10:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
11:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
12:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
13:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
14:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
15:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
16:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
17:00	✕	16%	0%	24135m
18:00	✕	15%	0%	24135m
19:00	✓	92%	0%	24135m
20:00	✕	94%	0%	24135m
21:00	✕	17%	0%	24135m
22:00	✕	12%	0%	24135m
23:00	✕	10%	0%	24135m
Sun, Apr 12
24:00	✕	10%	0%	24135m
01:00	✕	10%	0%	24135m

How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Golden Hour Potential mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time Europe/Rome	Golden Hour	High Clouds %	Low Clouds %	Mid-Level Clouds %	Relative Humidity %	Total Cloud Coverage %	Wind Speed m/s
Thu, Apr 9 Sunrise 06:33 Sunset 19:34
03:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	82%	0%	2.6m/s
04:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	81%	0%	2.7m/s
05:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	80%	0%	3m/s
06:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	79%	0%	3.4m/s
07:00	-	0%	0%	0%	78%	0%	3.3m/s
08:00	-	0%	0%	0%	78%	0%	3.3m/s
09:00	-	0%	0%	0%	76%	0%	3.2m/s
10:00	-	0%	0%	0%	75%	0%	2.7m/s
11:00	-	0%	0%	0%	74%	0%	2.1m/s
12:00	-	0%	0%	0%	72%	0%	2m/s
13:00	-	0%	0%	0%	71%	0%	2m/s
14:00	-	0%	0%	0%	69%	0%	2.3m/s
15:00	-	0%	0%	0%	68%	0%	2.2m/s
16:00	-	0%	0%	0%	68%	0%	2.4m/s
17:00	-	0%	0%	0%	69%	0%	2.4m/s
18:00	-	0%	0%	0%	72%	0%	2m/s
19:00	-	0%	0%	0%	75%	0%	1.8m/s
20:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	76%	0%	2m/s
21:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	76%	0%	2.4m/s
22:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	77%	0%	2.8m/s
23:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	79%	0%	3.5m/s
Fri, Apr 10 Sunrise 06:33 Sunset 19:34
24:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	82%	0%	4.5m/s
01:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	83%	0%	4.8m/s
02:00 ☾	-	0%	0%	0%	82%	0%	4.3m/s
03:00 ☾	-	4%	0%	0%	80%	4%	4.2m/s
04:00 ☾	-	4%	0%	0%	80%	4%	4.4m/s
05:00 ☾	-	1%	0%	0%	80%	1%	4.4m/s
06:00 ☾	-	1%	0%	0%	79%	1%	4.3m/s
07:00	-	5%	0%	0%	79%	5%	4.3m/s
08:00	-	5%	0%	0%	78%	5%	4.3m/s
09:00	-	5%	0%	0%	77%	5%	4.2m/s
10:00	-	0%	0%	0%	76%	0%	4m/s
11:00	-	0%	0%	0%	76%	0%	3.8m/s
12:00	-	6%	0%	0%	77%	6%	3.9m/s
13:00	-	5%	0%	0%	78%	5%	3.9m/s
14:00	-	58%	0%	0%	78%	58%	3.7m/s
15:00	-	5%	0%	0%	78%	5%	3.5m/s
16:00	-	2%	0%	0%	77%	2%	3m/s
17:00	-	5%	0%	0%	76%	5%	2.6m/s
18:00	-	5%	0%	0%	76%	5%	2m/s
19:00	-	5%	0%	0%	76%	5%	1.7m/s
20:00 ☾	-	26%	0%	4%	75%	26%	1.9m/s
21:00 ☾	-	100%	0%	6%	75%	100%	2.4m/s
22:00 ☾	-	82%	0%	100%	75%	100%	3.1m/s
23:00 ☾	-	49%	0%	98%	77%	98%	3.6m/s
Sat, Apr 11 Sunrise 06:31 Sunset 19:35
24:00 ☾	-	5%	0%	12%	78%	12%	4m/s
01:00 ☾	-	1%	0%	6%	79%	6%	4m/s
02:00 ☾	-	5%	0%	5%	78%	5%	3.9m/s
03:00 ☾	-	5%	0%	0%	77%	5%	4.4m/s
04:00 ☾	-	5%	0%	0%	77%	5%	4.4m/s
05:00 ☾	-	5%	0%	0%	76%	5%	4.5m/s
06:00 ☾	-	5%	0%	0%	74%	5%	4.3m/s
07:00	-	5%	0%	0%	72%	5%	4.4m/s
08:00	-	5%	0%	0%	70%	5%	4.4m/s
09:00	-	4%	0%	0%	72%	4%	4.5m/s
10:00	-	2%	0%	0%	73%	2%	4.5m/s
11:00	-	0%	0%	0%	75%	0%	4.6m/s
12:00	-	0%	0%	0%	74%	0%	4.7m/s
13:00	-	0%	0%	0%	74%	0%	4.7m/s
14:00	-	0%	0%	0%	74%	0%	4.8m/s
15:00	-	0%	0%	0%	74%	0%	4.5m/s
16:00	-	0%	0%	0%	74%	0%	4.3m/s
17:00	-	0%	0%	0%	74%	0%	4m/s
18:00	-	2%	0%	0%	75%	2%	4.3m/s
19:00	-	3%	0%	0%	76%	3%	4.6m/s
20:00 ☾	-	5%	0%	0%	77%	5%	4.9m/s
21:00 ☾	-	37%	0%	0%	76%	37%	4.8m/s
22:00 ☾	-	68%	0%	0%	76%	68%	4.7m/s
23:00 ☾	-	100%	0%	0%	76%	100%	4.6m/s
Sun, Apr 12 Sunrise 06:29 Sunset 19:36
24:00 ☾	-	100%	0%	0%	75%	100%	4.9m/s
01:00 ☾	-	100%	0%	0%	74%	100%	5.3m/s
02:00 ☾	-	100%	0%	0%	74%	100%	5.6m/s

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