Sorrento at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 1,152 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 50 m
Climate in Sorrento
Sorrento has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Sorrento is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Sorrento in October?
In October, Sorrento is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sorrento.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:12 – 18:24
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 50 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %35 %
- Seaweight 25 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %55 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Sorrento
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.1 – 22.8 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sorrento ranges from 14.4 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.2 and 27.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.3° | 14.7° | 16.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.4° | 13.7° | 15.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.4° | 13.9° | 15.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.7° | 15.0° | 16.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.9° | 18.1° | 19.9° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.8° | 22.0° | 23.8° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.5° | 24.4° | 26.9° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.3° | 25.2° | 27.2° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.5° | 23.5° | 25.6° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.0° | 21.1° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.5° | 18.4° | 20.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 17.1° | 16.2° | 18.0° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Sorrento
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Sorrento, 57 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Sorrento: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Sorrento has about 10 rainy days with 127 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 12° | 7° | 15.3° | 5.1 h | 12 | 126 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 13° | 7° | 14.4° | 5.9 h | 11 | 112 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 15° | 8° | 14.4° | 6.7 h | 12 | 111 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 18° | 11° | 15.7° | 7.8 h | 11 | 88 |
| MayMay | 53 | 22° | 14° | 18.9° | 8.7 h | 9 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 26° | 19° | 22.8° | 10.2 h | 5 | 33 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 29° | 21° | 25.5° | 11.1 h | 4 | 19 |
| AugustAug | 99 | 29° | 22° | 26.3° | 10.5 h | 5 | 24 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 25° | 19° | 24.5° | 7.8 h | 9 | 106 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 21° | 15° | 22.0° | 6.4 h | 10 | 127 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 17° | 12° | 19.5° | 5.0 h | 14 | 194 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 13° | 8° | 17.1° | 5.0 h | 12 | 142 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Sorrento
The best time to visit Sorrento is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to June and from September to October. Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 194 mm.
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Sorrento month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January12° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Sorrento is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in January20February13° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Sorrento is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in February21March15° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Sorrento is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 111 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in March25April18° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Sorrento is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in April53May22° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, Sorrento is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in May94June26° · Sea 23° · 10 h
In June, Sorrento is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in June100July29° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In July, Sorrento is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in July99August29° · Sea 26° · 11 h
In August, Sorrento is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in August88September25° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Sorrento is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 24.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in September52October21° · Sea 22° · 6 h
In October, Sorrento is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in October21November17° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In November, Sorrento is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 194 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorrento.
Sorrento in November15December13° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Sorrento is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorrento.
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,660 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Sorrento
When is the best time to visit Sorrento?
The best time to visit Sorrento is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sorrento?
The sea temperature in Sorrento ranges from 14.4 °C in February to 26.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Sorrento in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.0 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Sorrento?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Sorrento?
Rain is most frequent from November to January; the wettest month is November with 194 mm. The driest month is July with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sorrento get?
Sorrento gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in November there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Sorrento in?
Sorrento uses the time zone Europe/Rome: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sorrento?
A nonstop flight from London to Sorrento takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,660 km.
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