Weather in Sorrento in August

How August compares

August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Sorrento and ranks 91st of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Italy it is 10th of 16 (Italy in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Sorrento is 6.4°C warmer by day and 8.9°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Sorrento peaks at 27.8°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 30.2°C or more. About 93% of days top 25°C and 1 in 8 pass 30°C. Nights average 22.4°C; one night in ten drops to 20.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 34.9°C (2017-08-10) and the coldest night 17.4°C (1995-08-31).

Rain in August

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 22 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2002 with 101 mm, the driest 2011 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 73%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 26.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 25.5°C to 27.4°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:13 and sets about 20:01 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 20%.

Is August a good time to visit Sorrento?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Sorrento on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.

Expect steady warmth, not just occasional hot days

Days reach 25°C on 93% of occasions, so pack for consistently warm weather rather than a mixed British summer. Highs reach 30°C on 13% of days: hotter spells are a possibility, but they are not the everyday pattern. Humidity averages 73%, which can make the warmth feel sticky, especially when you are walking around. Keep more active plans for the morning or later afternoon, and leave room for shade at midday. Loose, breathable clothes are sensible, and air conditioning is a useful accommodation priority if warm bedrooms bother you. Evenings offer less relief than you might expect from a summer holiday at home.

Good swimming weather, with room for a rainy interruption

The sea averages 26.4°C, making August a good choice if comfortable swimming matters more than cooler conditions on land. Sunshine averages about 10.9 hours a day, so there is ample scope to spend time outside without making the hottest part of the day your main outing. Bring sun protection and plan shade breaks rather than treating the long sunny spell as a reason to stay exposed. Rain falls on about 4 days during the month, so an entirely dry stay is not guaranteed. Keep outdoor plans flexible and have something to do indoors if rain arrives, but wet-weather clothing need not dominate your packing.