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Best Time to Visit Sorrento

May – October are the best time to visit Sorrento on the climate data: August scores 99/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

Sorrento, Italy
Best months
May – Oct
Shoulder
Apr
Toughest
Dec – Feb
Warmest
Aug · 80°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 51°F
Wettest
Nov · 5.2 in
Driest
Jul · 0.8 in

Sorrento weather by month

Highs run from 55°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 32.6 in (828 mm) of rain.

41°50°59°68°77°86°56°Jan55°Feb57°Mar61°Apr67°May74°Jun79°Jul80°Aug76°Sep70°Oct64°Nov58°Dec075150
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Sorrento, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high56°F13°C55°F13°C57°F14°C61°F16°C67°F20°C74°F23°C79°F26°C80°F27°C76°F24°C70°F21°C64°F18°C58°F15°C
Avg low52°F11°C51°F11°C53°F12°C57°F14°C63°F17°C70°F21°C75°F24°C76°F25°C72°F22°C66°F19°C60°F16°C55°F13°C
Rain4.0 in102 mm3.2 in82 mm2.9 in74 mm2.2 in57 mm1.6 in41 mm1.2 in30 mm0.8 in21 mm0.9 in24 mm3.0 in77 mm3.5 in88 mm5.2 in131 mm4.0 in101 mm
Humidity75%75%78%79%77%75%73%72%70%74%75%74%
Cloud61%60%57%52%45%32%19%21%38%44%56%58%
Comfort686975859096989993878074

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 28 m (92 ft), close to Sorrento's own ~55 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Sorrento season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 55–58°F (13–15°C) and lows down to 51°F (11°C). About 11.2 in (285 mm) of rain falls across these months, 34% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December – February), averaging 70/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 57°F highs in March to 67°F by May. About 6.8 in (172 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 53°F (12°C). May is among the best-scoring months (season average 83/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 74–80°F (23–27°C). It's the driest season, with only about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain, 9% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 75%. Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 98/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 76°F highs in September to 64°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 11.7 in (296 mm) of rain, 36% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 60°F (16°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 87/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 9 Great and 3 Good. Great months: March – November. Tap a month for its own guide.

Sorrento weather questions

When is the best time to visit Sorrento?

May – October are the best time to visit Sorrento on the climate data: August scores 99/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 0.9 in (24 mm) of rain. April is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cloud cover.

What is the rainiest month in Sorrento?

November is the wettest month, averaging about 5.2 in (131 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 0.8 in (21 mm). The yearly total is around 32.6 in (828 mm).

What is the coldest month in Sorrento?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 51°F (11°C) and highs of 55°F (13°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).

Is Sorrento humid in summer?

Yes: in June humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 80°F (27°C).

When is the rainy season in Sorrento?

The wettest three-month stretch is November – January, with about 13.1 in (334 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 3.0 in (75 mm).

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