What's the Weather Like in Sorrento in August
August remains the hottest month of the year in Sorrento, a gorgeous coastal town on the Amalfi coast in southern Italy.
Temperature
August has an average temperature of 24°C, which is the absolute annual high. The average nighttime lows and daytime highs are also at their maxima in August, not dropping below 18°C at night and rising to 29°C in the afternoon. August 6 is historically the hottest day of the year with an average afternoon temperature of 31°C. In the course of the month, however, both the low and high temperatures decrease a tiny bit. Just like the air temperature, the sea temperature reaches its annual high this time of year.
Sea Temperature
Just like July, the Mediterranean Sea averages a bath-like 27°C and makes swimming pleasant for even the most cold-blooded people out there!
Rainfall
There is very little chance of experiencing any rain in Sorrento during the month of August, with the total monthly rain being around 41mm. August is the third driest month in the year, after July and June. The fact that there are only 6 days with precipitation means that August has no less than 25 days of complete dryness. The chance of experiencing rainfall, however, increases gradually in the course of the month. August 18 is the driest day with an 18% chance that rainfall occurs; August 31 has a 25% chance of rainfall.
In this summer month, the most common type of rainfall is thunderstormshey are observed on no less than 54% of the days with rainfall. Moderate rain is quite common as well, happening on 28% of the rainy days. Light rain and drizzle may be experienced, too, but aren't as likely.
Cloud
The above-mentioned increase in the probability that rainfall occurs is related to the similarly increasing cloud cover. Cloud cover increases from 20% in the beginning of August to 27% at the end. This doesn't mean that the skies are overcast, thoughot in the slightest. A typical day in August is overcast only 4% of the time is partly cloudy 20% of the time, and is clear or mostly clear 64% of the time.
Sunshine Hours
These clear skies are the main reason why the amount of sunshine hours per day remains extremely high throughout August. There are 13 hours of sunshine per day on average, the same number that was also recorded in June and July. September will see a serious decrease in sunshine hours and will have an average of 10 hours per day.
Daylight Hours
The length of the days keeps on decreasing gradually in August, from 14.19 daylight hours on August 1 to 13.07 hours of daylight on August 31. This 1.12-hour decrease implies that each day in August is 2.3 minutes shorter than the day before.
August is one of the hottest, driest and sunniest months in the entire year and falls in the middle of the absolute high tourist season in Sorrento. If you want to work on your tan and go swimming, this is the perfect time of year to visit. In case you're more into outdoor activities and sightseeing, the months of May and June, and September and October will be better suited.
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Hotels for Sorrento in August
Hotel Carlton Sorrento
Boasting four stars, the Hotel Carlton Sorrento features a superb location in a quiet residential area, yet only 100 metres from the famous Piazza Tasso. Some of the 76 well-equipped rooms offer views of the Mediterranean Sea. There are plenty of amenities and services in this hotel, ranging from free Wi-Fi to a limousine service to a swimming pool surrounded by lush gardens and a poolside cocktail bar. This is a very convenient place to stay for families and for people who want to be near the Sorrento town centre.
Beaches for August for Sorrento
Marina Grande Beach
Although there are numerous beaches, most of them small, in Sorrento and elsewhere on the Amalfi coast, there is one main beach in the area. Marina Grande Beach in Positano is a wide black sand beach right in front of the historic town centre. From the beach, there is an absolutely stunning view of the colourful buildings climbing the hillside. Two beachside resorts take up a part of the beach, but there is a public area as well. Many boat excursions depart from Marina Grande, while the beach itself is equipped with sunbeds.
Restaurants and Bars for Sorrento in August
La Tonnarella
The restaurant at La Tonnarella, a four-star hotel on a Sorrento hillside, has arguably some of the very best views of any restaurant in town. It consists of one big dining room and a spectacular terrace offering marvelous views of the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi coast. This is the perfect place to finish off a fun day of exploring and/or relaxing with a panoramic dinner. Specialties include pastas with lobster, shrimps in lemon leafs, calamari and lemon cakes.
Things to Do in Sorrento in August
Sorrento Jazz Festival
For music lovers, the Sorrento Jazz Festival takes place toward the end of the month and attracts well-respected musicians from all over the world as well as up-and-coming artists. Held in various locations throughout the town, such as historic villas, churches and the St. Francis Cloister, this wonderful music festival makes for a wonderful way to end a day in Sorrento.
Festival of the Meatball
And just outside Sorrento, at Sant'Agnello, is the annual Festival of the Meatball, with a huge variety of flavoured meatballs on offer. When holidaying in Sorrento in August, definitely make sure to visit this fun food festival!
Punta Campanella Marine Area
One of the most beautiful areas of the Amalfi coast is protected by the Punta Campanella Marine Area. Managed by several coastal towns, this gorgeous coastal nature reserve is an absolutely amazing place to visit on a boat tour. Although swimming, fishing and other water sports aren't allowed everywhere, there are some zones where you can cast a line or jump in the Mediterranean Sea.
