Best time to visit · Sorrento · Italy
The best time to visit Sorrento
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best months for Sorrento are May, June and September, when the sea is warm enough for swimming, ferries and buses run full timetables and the heat is manageable for Pompeii. July and August are the hottest and busiest. From November to February many hotels and restaurants close, though it can be a good time for the archaeological sites.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August and October
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 13°C (55°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February and November
Seasons
Sorrento has a Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers, mild winters and most rain from October to March. The sea is warm enough for swimming from about June to early October.
March–May
Spring
Citrus blossom, wild flowers and mild walking weather, with Holy Week processions and the season opening fully by May.
June–August
Summer
Hot, dry and busy, with the warmest sea, packed Capri ferries and Amalfi Coast buses, and the highest prices.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea into October and fewer crowds, then rain and seasonal closures from November.
December–February
Winter
Mild but often wet, with many hotels closed and reduced ferries; quiet archaeological sites and Christmas traditions.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 6°C | 10 | 15°C | 9.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 14°C | 6°C | 9 | 14°C | 10.6 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 16°C | 8°C | 9 | 14°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 10°C | 9 | 16°C | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 6 | 19°C | 14.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 4 | 23°C | 15.1 h | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 2 | 26°C | 14.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 3 | 27°C | 13.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 27°C | 18°C | 6 | 25°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 22°C | 14°C | 9 | 22°C | 11 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 18°C | 10°C | 11 | 19°C | 9.9 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| December | 14°C | 7°C | 11 | 16°C | 9.3 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Feast of Sant'Antonino — patron saint's procession and fair (14 February) |
| March | Holy Week processions — hooded night processions through the old town (March or April) |
| April | Holy Week processions (March or April) |
| August | Ferragosto — fireworks and festivities across the coast (15 August) |
| December | Christmas lights and nativity scenes (presepi) in churches and squares (December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February and November, and the sights are quietest in January–February and November.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Sorrento?
The best months for Sorrento are May, June and September, when the sea is warm enough for swimming, ferries and buses run full timetables and the heat is manageable for Pompeii. July and August are the hottest and busiest. From November to February many hotels and restaurants close, though it can be a good time for the archaeological sites.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Sorrento?
Usually in January–February and November. Cool and often wet, with many hotels and restaurants closed; good for Pompeii and Herculaneum without crowds.
+What is the rainiest month in Sorrento?
November, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Sorrento get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F).