Month guide · Sorrento · Italy
Sorrento in May
What May is really like in Sorrento: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Sorrento. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Warm, long days ideal for hiking, Pompeii and boat trips, with the sea starting to warm up.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Sorrento: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with April (19°C (66°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:45
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:12
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Spring (March–May). Citrus blossom, wild flowers and mild walking weather, with Holy Week processions and the season opening fully by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Sorrento, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Massa Lubrense
Baia di Ieranto
Allow about an hour each way from Nerano and carry plenty of water.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Massa Lubrense
Marina del Cantone
A long pebble beach below Nerano on the southern side of the peninsula, with beach clubs, public stretches and restaurants known for spaghetti alla Nerano.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Food
- Kids
- Free
Viewpoint · Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi
Il Deserto viewpoint, Sant'Agata
Walk up from Sant'Agata's main square, about 20 minutes uphill, on a clear morning.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Landmark · Centro storico and Piazza Tasso
Piazza Tasso
Sorrento's main square, built over the gorge that once divided the town, is named after the poet Torquato Tasso, born in Sorrento in 1544, whose statue stands on its western side.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Sorrento?
One of the best months to visit Sorrento. The other best months are June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Sorrento?
It is one of the best months to visit Sorrento. Warm, long days ideal for hiking, Pompeii and boat trips, with the sea starting to warm up.
+How warm is Sorrento in May?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sorrento in May?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.