Sorrento Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sorrento has a sunny and warm Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry with an average maximum temperature of 29°C in the warmest months. The winters are mild with an average temperature of around 13°C. It often rains a lot more in winter.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Sorrento, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a moderate 14°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sorrento experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1073 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Sorrento, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 183 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 14 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Sorrento Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Sorrento, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 3.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sorrento.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 80%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Sorrento in Italy
During the months of May, June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 183 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.
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