What's the Weather Like in Sorrento in July
July along with August is the hottest month of the year in Sorrento, a village on the spectacular Amalfi coast in southern Italy.
Temperature
The average temperature reaches a warm 24°C, which is the absolute maximum of the year. August is equally as warm, while the third and fourth warmest months, June and September, have an average temperature of 21°C, significantly less. The nighttime low and daytime high temperatures are also at their annual peaks. At night, the mercury averages a warm 18°C, while during the day, it rises to a hot 29°C.
High temperatures in the low 30s aren't unusual this time of year. Both temperatures even increase slightly in the course of the month. The hottest time of the year is the end of July and the beginning of August.
Rainfall
July is not only one of the two warmest months in the year; it is also the driest. The total amount of rainfall is no more than 25mm and there are merely 4 days with rainfall, both numbers the absolute lowest in the whole year. The probability that rainfall occurs decreases slightly throughout the month. July 1 is the wettest day of the month with a 21% chance, while July 21 is the driest day of the month and of the whole year with a 17% chance of rainfall.
By far the most common type of rainfall in summer is thunderstorms. They occur on 52% of the days with rainfall. Moderate rain, light rain and drizzle happen as well, but are far less likely. They are observed respectively on 28%, 12% and 7% of the rainy days.
Sea Temperature
The sea temperature is amazingly warm and averages 26°C, just one degree fewer than its annual high in August.
Clouds
It is no coincidence that the driest month of the year is also the clearest. Cloud cover decreases slightly throughout the month as well, from 26% to 20%, with July 24 as the clearest day of the month and of the entire year.
Sunshine Hours
This low percentage of cloud cover allows for plenty of sunshine to hit the beaches of Sorrento. There are 13 beautiful hours of sunshine per day in July, which is the annual maximum that is also recorded in June and August.
Daylight Hours
July, after June, is the second longest month of the year in terms of daylight. There is plenty! However, the length of the days decreases gradually in the course of the month. July 1 is the longest day with 15.02 daylight hours; July 31 is the shortest with 14.21 hours of daylight.
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Hotels for Sorrento in July
Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
The five-star Hotel Excelsior Vittoria claims to be one of the world's leading hotels, a hotel unlike any other in all Italy. And there may be some truth to that ambitious claim, for it is an absolutely spectacular place to stay. All rooms, from well-equipped apartments to elaborately decorated luxury suites, have stylish and elegant designs and terraces offering panoramic views of the coast and Mediterranean Sea. Amenities and services are plentiful as well.
There is a gourmet restaurant with sweeping vistas of the sea, a breakfast room and a pool bar, a boutique spa, a gym with personal trainers, and a swimming pool. Services include laundry facilities, room service, Wi-Fi, free parking, (guided) tours and babysitters.
Beaches for July for Sorrento
Lacking the soft sand beaches that you may find elsewhere in the Mediterranean, Sorrento does have its fair share of bathing spotshey're typically small and consist of piers or pebble beaches.
Leonelli's Beach
One of those authentic beaches is Leonelli's Beach. Managed by the Leonelli family for three generations, this small beach is located in a cove in the centre of Sorrento. The beach has 120 cabins, showers, chairs, sunbeds, umbrellas and sun terraces. It's an ideal beach for families with young children. Additionally, there is also a water polo field, a water gym, a children's swimming area and canoe rental service.
Restaurants and Bars for Sorrento in July
Restaurant-Pizzeria L'Abate
Nearby Naples is where pizza was invented. Therefore, there is hardly a better place in the world to indulge in those typical dishes. Luckily, Sorrento is dotted with truly world-class pizzerias and restaurants. One such restaurant is Restaurant-Pizzeria L'Abate. It is located in the heart of Sorrento, on the famed Piazza St. Antoninon ideal place to start or end a walking tour of this gorgeous town. Focusing on wholesome, healthy, organic and locally grown food, the restaurant serves delicious pizzas, pastas and other regional specialties.
Things to Do in Sorrento in July
Festival of the Sea
Near the end of the month, the Festival of the Sea takes place in nearby Sant'Agnello. Dedicated to the sea and its importance to local culture, this three-day festival sees a wealth of delicious seafood served up as well as lots of live music.
Lemon Festival
And the Lemon Festival at Massa Lubrense celebrates all things citrus-y, with lemon honey, gelato, mousse and traditional baba' al limone. Lemons and other citrus fruits are an essential part of the culture of the Amalfi coast. Lemon tree groves and lemon terraces can be seen all over the area and, especially in summer, the sweet scent of lemon adds to its amazing holiday-like atmosphere.
Boat Trips
If you want to see the gorgeous Amalfi coast from a completely different perspective, you can go boat trips and enjoy the views, get to hidden beaches, visit coves that are inaccessible from land and simply enjoy bobbing and sunbathing on the warm Mediterranean Sea.
