August in Sorrento is the hottest, busiest, and most crowded month...when the city is "on fire" in every sense of the word! From the heavy traffic to the endless crowds, there are a number of complications this month that you will need to manage to get the most out of your visit. It's important to book everything in advance this month, so you won't find yourself caught short at the last minute.
August Weather
Temperatures in August soar in Sorrento, hovering above 30°C for most of the month. At the end of the month, the first thunderstorms cool down the city and coastline a bit, but places where there is no respite from the sun like Pompeii and Herculaneum are often uncomfortably hot. A wise alternative is to visit these sites when they offer evening opening hours.
- Average high temperature (in Celsius): 30° C
- Average low temperature (in Celsius): 23° C
- Chance of rain: 11%
- Chance of clouds: 10%
- Average sea temperature (in Celsius): 25° C
- Average daylight hours: 14.3
What to Do in Sorrento in August
The best option is to get around by sea to avoid the heavy traffic along the coast.
Ferries run to Capri, Ischia, and the Amalfi Coast, and there are special summer routes to Naples, Herculaneum, and the Cilento peninsula.
It's also a wise idea to take a boat tour of Capri to see the island by sea, far from the crowds that take over the island during the day and create long lines to catch the funicular, taxis, buses, and make the port area particularly chaotic.
Boat tours of Capri from Sorrento include a tour around the island with a stop at the Blue Grotto, a few hours of free time to visit the island on foot, and stops during the sail to swim or snorkel.
Boat tours from Sorrento to Capri
This is also the ideal month of the year to relax on the beach:
Beaches in Sorrento
Beaches on the Amalfi Coast
August Events
Sorrento holds a number of events in August, information for which is available at the tourist info office. The most important event of the month is the 15th of August bank holiday, Ferragosto, with beach parties, dinners, and fireworks.
