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Sorrento, Italy · Temperate oceanic

Sorrento in February: go or not?

Tough period. Sorrento in February only reaches 4.2/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 40.63°N · 14.37°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Sorrento · February
4.2
8–14°
Temperature
29%
Rain
6h
Sun
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The month in detail

What to expect in February

In February, Sorrento sees 14°C during the day with 5.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

February ranks 11 out of 12 months in Sorrento. Compared to January: 5 pts fewer rainy days, +0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in February

UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
dry air
7°
Sea
15°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
10.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 35
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Is February the right month?

The best month in Sorrento is June (9.0/10), 4.8 pts higher than February.

See June →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.01°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 13°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 43%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Sorrento ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Italy
Temperate oceanic climate with a 9.0 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.63°N · 14.37°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Sorrento?
June is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 13.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Sorrento get in June?
Sorrento averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Sorrento?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Sorrento in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Sorrento good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Sorrento scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Sorrento?
January is the most difficult month to visit Sorrento, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Sorrento in February?
In February, the sea averages 15°C in Sorrento: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Sorrento in February?
The average UV index reaches 4 in February in Sorrento (moderate), with about 10.4h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.