Weather in Sorrento in April

How April compares

April is the 8th warmest month of the year in Sorrento and ranks 114th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Italy it is 11th of 16 (Italy in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Sorrento is 3.1°C warmer by day and 6.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in April

The typical April day in Sorrento peaks at 16.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.7°C or more. Roughly 1 in 250 days top 25°C. Nights average 11.4°C; one night in ten drops to 8.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 28.3°C (2019-04-25) and the coldest night 2.2°C (2020-04-02).

Rain in April

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 88 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2012 with 191 mm, the driest 2011 with 37 mm. Humidity averages 76%.

Sea temperature in April

The sea averages 15.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.7°C to 16.3°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:24 and sets about 19:41 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 52%.

Is April a good time to visit Sorrento?

April is not the strongest month here: mild days and frequent rain. The best months for Sorrento on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Comfortable for walking, less suited to swimming

The daytime warmth suits travellers who prefer walking without strong heat, but April is not the month to choose for reliably hot afternoons. Warmer days can reach 19.7°C or more, so lighter clothing may feel comfortable in the sunshine; keep a layer handy rather than packing only summer clothes. Evenings need more thought, with the coldest nights falling to 8.7°C or below. A jumper and jacket are sensible for sitting outside after dark. The sea is the bigger limitation for a beach-focused trip: at 15.4°C, it is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. Unless you already enjoy cold-water swimming, plan around spending time beside the water rather than in it.

Leave room for rain in your plans

Rain is a meaningful catch in April, with about 11 rainy days across the month. That is enough to make a rigid outdoor itinerary a poor fit, though it does not mean every wet day is a complete washout. Bring a waterproof jacket and shoes you are comfortable wearing in rain, and keep your plans flexible. There is still about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day within 13.1 hours of daylight, giving you room to shift outdoor time around the weather. The balance suits someone happy to adapt as they go; it is less convincing if your main aim is to sit outside in dependable sunshine throughout the holiday.