Sorrento Weather in January 2026: what to expect (4.1/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in January

In January, Sorrento sees 13.0°F during the day with 4.8h of sunshine per day. With 46.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

January ranks 12 out of 12 months in Sorrento. Compared to December: −4°F daytime, 6 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index

2 · low

no protection needed

Feels like

dry air

6°

Sea

16°C

cold, for the brave

Daylight

9.4h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 29

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Is January the right month?

The best month in Sorrento is June (8.9/10), 4.8 pts higher than January.

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Context

Our verdict

Sorrento, smart resort on the northern Amalfi Coast in Italy: 16,000 inhabitants south of the Gulf of Naples, perched 160 ft on a volcanic tuff cliff. Privileged base for visiting the Amalfi Coast , Capri , Pompeii , Herculaneum , Vesuvius and Naples .

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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 trip.

Country · Italy

🗣️LanguageItalian

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic

📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.82°F/decade

🔥Hottest monthJuly · 86°F

❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 55°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 55%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept

🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Sorrento ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Italy

Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.9 → 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 81°F highs, 68°F lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 17.0% 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 8.5/10.

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 68°F, while afternoon highs average 81°F.

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 8.5/10.

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 January?

In January, the sea averages 62°F in Sorrento: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.

Do you need sun protection in Sorrento in January?

The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Sorrento (low), with about 9.4h of daylight. No protection needed.