Late summer · Weather & things to do
Sorrento in August
Sorrento's warmest month brings highs averaging 80°F (27°C), lows of 76°F (25°C) and about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain.
At 99/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 80°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 76°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (24 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 21%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 80°F (27°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Even at night it stays warm, around 76°F (25°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 21%.
Plan around August
August is one of Sorrento's best months on the climate data.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: September brings 3.0 in (77 mm).
- Comfort holds steady from July (98 → 99/100).
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Amalfi Coast Escape route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes80°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sorrento in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bagni Regina Giovanna
Natural pool among Roman villa ruins on Capo di Sorrento, reached by a 20-minute walk.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best weekday morning, Jun–Sep.
Villa Comunale
Cliff-top public garden with views over the bay to Vesuvius and a lift down to the beach clubs.
Why now August scores 99/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pizzeria Da Franco
Bustling no-frills pizzeria serving pizza on paper with beer at shared tables.
Vallone dei Mulini
Deep gorge with an abandoned 13th-century mill, seen from the railing near Piazza Tasso.
Trattoria da Emilia
Long-running family trattoria on the Marina Grande quay serving fried fish and gnocchi alla sorrentina.
Nearby in August
- Amalfi in August~12 mi · highs 80°F, 0.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ravello in August~12 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palermo in August~182 mi · highs 90°F, 0.5 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Taormina in August~198 mi · highs 89°F, 0.6 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sorrento in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Sorrento?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Amalfi Coast Escape route recommends.
How hot is Sorrento in August?
Average highs are 80°F (27°C) and average lows 76°F (25°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sorrento in August?
Not much: about 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Sorrento in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (80°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Sorrento
Routes in season in August
- Amalfi Coast Escape May – Sep
Planning Sorrento in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.