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Sorrento Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 9°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

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:
  • When is summer in Sorrento?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Sorrento?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
  • Does Sorrento have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sorrento?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sorrento?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sorrento?
    November tops the wettest month list with 183 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sorrento?
    July is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Sorrento?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 320 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Sorrento

    Thu   Nov 21
    17°C | 12°C
    NW 32 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    18°C | 13°C
    W 50 km/h
    7.6 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    14°C | 10°C
    NE 22 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain