The best time to visit Sorrento is May, June, September and October, when average highs sit in the comfortable low-to-high 20s and the sea, cliffs and Piazza Tasso feel their best. June is a standout with an average high of 26.8 °C and just 5 rain days, while October eases back to a 21.8 °C high with 10 rain days. July and August are peak season — hottest, busiest and priciest, with school-holiday crowds packing the town. Winter, roughly November to February, is the quiet low season, cooler and wetter with the fewest sunshine hours.
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Sorrento month by month
Average highs and lows (°C), 2016–2025. Highlighted bars are the best months.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6 °C | 6.9 °C | 14 | 7 h |
| February | 13.8 °C | 7.7 °C | 11 | 8.4 h |
| March | 15.1 °C | 8.7 °C | 13 | 9.5 h |
| April | 18 °C | 11 °C | 11 | 10.9 h |
| May | 21.3 °C | 14.6 °C | 12 | 11.7 h |
| June | 26.8 °C | 19.5 °C | 5 | 13.3 h |
| July | 29.5 °C | 22.2 °C | 4 | 13.8 h |
| August | 29.7 °C | 22.5 °C | 7 | 12.7 h |
| September | 25.7 °C | 19.3 °C | 9 | 10.8 h |
| October | 21.8 °C | 15.8 °C | 10 | 9.1 h |
| November | 17.5 °C | 12.1 °C | 16 | 7.1 h |
| December | 14.3 °C | 8.8 °C | 12 | 6.8 h |
How the months are picked.A month qualifies when its average high sits in the comfortable 20–28 °C band (scored down towards 9 °C and 37 °C), rain days are few and sunshine hours are high — at least 78 % of the city's best-scoring month. July and August are then set aside as peak season (school-holiday crowds and prices) whenever at least three other months qualify; where summer is the only comfortable window they stay. Figures are ten-year averages (2016-01-01 to 2025-12-31) from ERA5 reanalysis data via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) for the city centre coordinates.
When to go, and what to expect
Spring (Mar–May)
Great for walking, gardens and lemon groves before summer heat — late spring is ideal.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
June still counts as a top month; July–August suit beach and boat lovers who don't mind crowds and heat.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October are prime — warm sea, softer light and fewer people.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Best for budget-minded, crowd-averse travellers who want a peaceful, low-key stay.
Notable events
- February
- Sant'Antonino Festival, Sorrento's patron saint celebration
- March or April
- Settimana Santa (Holy Week processions)
- Summer
- Sorrento Classical Music Festival
- December
- Christmas markets and Nativity displays around Piazza Tasso
Frequently asked
Is Sorrento too hot in August?
August is the peak of the heat, with an average high of 29.7 °C and 7 rain days. It's manageable near the sea and breezes, but it's the busiest, most crowded month — many prefer June or September for similar warmth with fewer people.
What is the rainiest month in Sorrento?
November is the wettest, with 16 rain days and only 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. January is close behind at 14 rain days, so autumn and winter are the dampest stretches.
Is winter worth visiting Sorrento?
Winter is quiet and mild rather than cold — December averages a 14.3 °C high and January 12.6 °C — but expect more rain and short days, with just 6.8 hours of sunshine in December. It suits travellers wanting calm and low prices over beach weather.
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Sources
- Open-Meteo historical weather API — monthly climate normals, 2016–2025 (CC BY 4.0)
- ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF / Copernicus) — the underlying temperature, precipitation and sunshine data
- ReasonStay methodology — how the best months are computed and checked
An independent guide to Sorrento — honest, verified, no invented data. Climate figures: ERA5 via Open-Meteo, 2016–2025 averages; the best months are computed from them, not opinion.