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Month guide · Sorrento · Italy

Sorrento in November

What November is really like in Sorrento: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: Mentnafunangann, CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. Wettest season begins and many hotels close for the winter; quiet and mild for archaeological sites.

Key facts

Average high / low
18°C (64°F) / 10°C (50°F)
Rainy days
About 11
Daylight
About 9.9 hours
Sea temperature
19°C (66°F)
Crowds
Very quiet
Hotel prices
Lowest

Weather in November

November is the 8th-warmest month in Sorrento: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (22°C (72°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Sunrise (15 November)
About 06:50
Sunset (15 November)
About 16:45
Daylight
About 9.9 hours
Sea
19°C (66°F)

Autumn (September–November). Warm sea into October and fewer crowds, then rain and seasonal closures from November.

Crowds and prices

On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.

Events in November

November has no major recurring festival in Sorrento, which usually means easier bookings.

What to do in November

With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.

Museum · Centro storico and Piazza Tasso

Museobottega della Tarsia Lignea

Visit before buying inlaid-wood souvenirs so you can recognise quality work.

Time needed
1 hour
Cost
Low cost
  • Art
  • History
  • Rainy day
  • Off the beaten path
Piazza Tasso, Sorrento
Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0

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
Vallone dei Mulini, Sorrento
Photo: Mentnafunangann, CC BY-SA 3.0

Nature · Centro storico and Piazza Tasso

Vallone dei Mulini

Look from the viewpoint on Via Fuorimura, a minute's walk from Piazza Tasso.

Time needed
15 minutes
Cost
Free
  • Free
  • Nature
  • Photo spot
  • Off the beaten path
  • History

Viewpoint · Centro storico and Piazza Tasso

Villa Comunale

A small public garden on the cliff edge next to the church of San Francesco, with a terrace looking across the Bay of Naples to Vesuvius.

Time needed
30 minutes
Cost
Free
  • Free
  • Views
  • Couples
  • Photo spot

What to pack

For highs near 18°C, lows near 10°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 November a good time to visit Sorrento?

A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.

Sorrento in other months

Questions travellers ask

+Is November a good time to visit Sorrento?

It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wettest season begins and many hotels close for the winter; quiet and mild for archaeological sites.

+How warm is Sorrento in November?

Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Sorrento in November?

Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.