Sorrento Weather

Located in the Campania region along the southwest coast of Italy, Sorrento enjoys a mild and typically Mediterranean climate, with dry hot summers and mild winters. Summers see plenty of crowds in Sorrento, with many visitors choosing to visit during the quieter spring and autumn months, when the weather is warm and sunny, if a little changeable, conditions are ideal for sightseeing, and the orange and lemon trees are in bloom.  

 

Being on the coast, Sorrento stays a little cooler than areas inland in Campania, and the winds from the Bay of Naples ensures the climate remains comfortable, with humidity levels reaching a high of 76% during the year. April and May see temperatures of between 13C - 17C, and up to 8 hours of sunshine each day. A holiday in Sorrento can see highs of up to 29C, but the average temperature in July and August is 23C. The west coast sees more rain than the east, but in general rainfall in Sorrento during the summer months is low, with July and August seeing between 25mm - 40mm, typically comes in short showers. The average water temperature reaches 27C in August, with the warm waters of the Mediterranean ideal for swimming and boat trips.

 

The weather stays relatively mild throughout the winter, with the coldest month of January seeing an average temperature of 8C. The period from November to March is generally quite rainy, with November being the wettest time in Sorrento, seeing on average 162mm of rainfall and 13 days of rain each month.