Sorrento (CA) Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Sorrento, California, United States of America is 22°C (72°F), with daytime highs ranging from 18°C (64°F) in December to 26°C (79°F) in September. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Sorrento compares to cities worldwide.

In Sorrento, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Nighttime lows range from 18°C (64°F) in September to 8°C (46°F) in December.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Sorrento by month:

Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. September, the warmest month, sees 253 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Sorrento's average annual maximum temperature is 22°C (72°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Sorrento, December is the coolest month, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and humidity around 64%, considered high. In September, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 74% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Sorrento's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Sorrento climate page.