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Best time to visit Sorrento: month by month
Short answer
May, June and September are the best months, with highs of about 22–27°C, a warm sea and all ferries running. July and August are hot (30–31°C) and Capri and the coast road are at their busiest. In winter many hotels close and Amalfi ferries stop.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 7°C | 16 | low |
| Feb | 14°C | 7°C | 9 | low |
| Mar | 14°C | 7°C | 12 | low |
| Apr | 17°C | 10°C | 13 | medium |
| May | 22°C | 15°C | 13 | high |
| Jun | 27°C | 20°C | 5 | very high |
| Jul | 31°C | 23°C | 3 | very high |
| Aug | 30°C | 22°C | 10 | very high |
| Sep | 27°C | 20°C | 7 | high |
| Oct | 23°C | 16°C | 7 | medium |
| Nov | 18°C | 12°C | 21 | low |
| Dec | 15°C | 10°C | 13 | low |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of about 14°C in March, 17°C in April and 22°C in May, with rain on 12–13 days a month. Ferries to Positano and Amalfi start from about April.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 27°C in June and 30–31°C in July and August, with lows of 20–23°C. June and July are dry; August has about 10 rainy days, often short storms.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (27°C) and October (23°C) are warm with a warm sea and about 7 rainy days; November is the wettest month, with about 21 rainy days and 18°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Mild but damp: highs of 12–15°C and lows of 7–10°C. Many hotels close and Amalfi ferries stop, though Capri ferries run all year.
Events worth planning around
- Feast of Sant'Antonino, Sorrento's patron saint (14 February)
- Holy Week processions through the town (March or April, depending on Easter)
- Ravello Festival of music in the gardens of Villa Rufolo (summer)
When to avoid
July and August are the most crowded and expensive, with long queues for buses and ferries. November is the wettest month, and in winter many hotels and restaurants close.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Sorrento?
May, June or September: highs of about 22–27°C, a warm sea and all ferries running.
Is Sorrento worth visiting in winter?
For a quiet, cheap stay, yes, with Pompeii and Naples nearby, but many hotels close and Amalfi ferries stop.
When do the ferries to Positano and Amalfi run?
From about April to October. Capri ferries run all year.