Sorrento Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Sorrento, Campania, Italy. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Sorrento, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 320 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 110 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2420 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Sorrento. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.7 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Sorrento vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Sorrento enjoys an average of 2420 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Sorrento

November, Sorrento’s wettest month, receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C (64°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Sorrento Precipitation page.