Month guide · Sorrento · Italy
Sorrento in December
What December is really like in Sorrento: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
December is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. Quiet, with Christmas lights and nativity scenes in the old town and a small rise in visitors around the holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Sorrento: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with November (18°C (64°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 13°C (55°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:20
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:37
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild but often wet, with many hotels closed and reduced ferries; quiet archaeological sites and Christmas traditions.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes December one of the better-value months to book.
Events in December
- Christmas lights and nativity scenes (presepi) in churches and squares (December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Marina Grande
Marina Grande
The old fishing harbour below the western edge of the old town has wooden boats on the shingle, nets drying by the quay and restaurants with tables over the water.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Couples
- Photo spot
Historic site · Via Capo
Bagni della Regina Giovanna
Bring water shoes and food; there are no facilities and the rocks are uneven.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Historic site · Centro storico and Piazza Tasso
Sedile Dominova
A 14th-century open loggia where Sorrento's nobles once met, with a frescoed dome and walls under a tiled cupola.
- Time needed
- 10 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Street · Centro storico and Piazza Tasso
Via San Cesareo
Many shops offer limoncello tastings; compare a few before buying.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 7°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Sorrento?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Sorrento in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Sorrento?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Quiet, with Christmas lights and nativity scenes in the old town and a small rise in visitors around the holidays.
+How warm is Sorrento in December?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sorrento in December?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.