Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Sorrento in February
February suits a Sorrento break built around walking and time outdoors between showers, not beach weather. Expect daytime highs around 12°C, nights around 8°C and about 11 rainy days. It is milder than London, but you will still need a coat and flexible plans. Go if cool weather is comfortable for you and swimming is not a priority; choose a warmer month if sitting outside in light clothing is central to the trip.
Long-term climate averages for Sorrento, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Sorrento, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Sorrento.
- Average daytime high
- 12.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 15°C
- Average night-time low
- 7.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 4°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +4.3°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sea temperature
- 14.2°C
- year to year: 14°C to 15°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.9h
- 47% of 10.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 11
- 105 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 19.4°C
- 2016-02-16
- Record low 1991-2020
- -5.6°C
- 2018-02-28
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1619 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 11th warmest month of the year in Sorrento and ranks 107th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Italy it is 6th of 16 (Italy in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Sorrento is 4.3°C warmer by day and 5.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Sorrento peaks at 12.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 14.9°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 7.7°C; one night in ten drops to 4.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 19.4°C (2016-02-16) and the coldest night -5.6°C (2018-02-28).
Rain in February
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 11 days with 1 mm or more, 105 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2018 with 223 mm, the driest 1992 with 16 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sea temperature in February
The sea averages 14.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 13.7°C to 14.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.4°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:58 and sets about 17:36 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 53%.
Is February a good time to visit Sorrento?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Sorrento on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug.
Milder than home, but still a winter trip
Sorrento offers some relief from London's February chill, with an average daytime high of 12°C against London's 8°C. That is a useful difference for walking, rather than a reason to pack summer clothes. February is among Sorrento's coolest months, and colder nights can fall to around 4°C or below. Bring layers that you can adjust during the day, plus a warm outer layer for evenings. A brighter afternoon may suit a leisurely walk or a seat outdoors, but plan to wrap up once the temperature drops. This month makes more sense for travellers who enjoy being active in cool weather than those hoping to spend long periods lounging outside.
Leave room in your plans for rain
Rain is the main catch: about 11 days have measurable rainfall, so a waterproof jacket and shoes that cope with wet conditions deserve space in your bag. That does not mean every wet day is a washout, but fixed outdoor plans leave you less room to adapt. There are about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day within 10.4 hours of daylight, leaving scope for outdoor time without promising clear skies throughout. Check the forecast before committing to a long walk, and keep indoor alternatives available. If your holiday depends on reliably dry days, February is a poor fit; if you can rearrange plans around showers, the weather is more manageable.
A little perspective
Sorrento through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1°C | 8.0°C | 15.1°C | 4.2 | 123 | 12 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 12.2°C | 7.7°C | 14.2°C | 4.9 | 105 | 11 | 0% |
| March | 14.1°C | 9.2°C | 14.2°C | 5.4 | 106 | 11 | 0% |
| April | 16.6°C | 11.4°C | 15.4°C | 6.3 | 88 | 11 | 0% |
| May | 20.4°C | 15.0°C | 18.8°C | 7.8 | 60 | 8 | 4% |
| Junebest | 24.3°C | 18.9°C | 22.8°C | 10.2 | 29 | 5 | 41% |
| Julybest | 27.1°C | 21.6°C | 25.4°C | 12.0 | 16 | 3 | 87% |
| Augustbest | 27.8°C | 22.4°C | 26.4°C | 10.9 | 22 | 4 | 93% |
| September | 24.3°C | 19.4°C | 24.4°C | 7.4 | 89 | 9 | 40% |
| October | 20.8°C | 16.3°C | 21.9°C | 5.7 | 131 | 11 | 3% |
| November | 16.7°C | 12.7°C | 19.3°C | 4.2 | 189 | 14 | 0% |
| December | 13.2°C | 9.4°C | 16.9°C | 4.1 | 155 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Sorrento in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Sorrento hot in February?
Sorrento is cool in February: the average daytime high is 12.2°C and nights average 7.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
Can you swim in the sea in Sorrento in February?
The sea around Sorrento averages 14.2°C in February, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 14°C to 15°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Sorrento in February?
Sorrento sees about 11 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 105 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2018 (223 mm) and the driest was 1992 (16 mm).
How sunny is Sorrento in February?
Sorrento gets around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 10.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Sorrento compare with the UK in February?
Sorrento is on average 4.3°C warmer than London by day in February (12.2°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Sorrento?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Sorrento reached 19.4°C on 2016-02-16, and the coldest night dropped to -5.6°C on 2018-02-28.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming in February?
The sea averages 14.2°C, which is cold rather than merely bracing. It is not a good match for a holiday centred on comfortable sea swimming. Treat time by the water as a chance to walk or sit wrapped up, rather than a beach day.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London is about 2 h 48 min, so Sorrento is a short-haul option. That suits travellers wanting a shorter flight, but the convenience should not be confused with a promise of warm February weather.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Sorrento. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 0.3 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C