Early winter · Weather & things to do
Sorrento in December
Sorrento cools off: highs slip to 58°F (15°C), from 64°F in November, with lows of 55°F (13°C) and about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 74/100 is still Good, though it ranks 10th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 58°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (101 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What December feels like
Days are mild at around 58°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 55°F (13°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.0 in (101 mm).
Only about 9 h 06 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 06 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 3°C (6°F) from November.
- Comfort slips from 80/100 in November to 74/100.
- Our Amalfi Coast Escape route recommends May – Sep, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sorrento in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Vallone dei Mulini
Deep gorge with an abandoned 13th-century mill, seen from the railing near Piazza Tasso.
Villa Comunale
Cliff-top public garden with views over the bay to Vesuvius and a lift down to the beach clubs.
Why now December scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bagni Regina Giovanna
Natural pool among Roman villa ruins on Capo di Sorrento, reached by a 20-minute walk.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Fauno Bar
Classic café-bar on Piazza Tasso for an aperitivo and people-watching.
Trattoria da Emilia
Long-running family trattoria on the Marina Grande quay serving fried fish and gnocchi alla sorrentina.
Nearby in December
- Amalfi in December~12 mi · highs 59°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ravello in December~12 mi · highs 55°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palermo in December~182 mi · highs 60°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Taormina in December~198 mi · highs 58°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Sorrento?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 74/100, held back mainly by cloud cover. The best months are May – October. Expect highs of 58°F (15°C) and 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain. Our Amalfi Coast Escape route recommends May – Sep, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Sorrento in December?
Average highs are 58°F (15°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sorrento in December?
Some: about 4.0 in (101 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.6 in (828 mm).
What should I pack for Sorrento in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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