Visiting Sorrento in August

Visiting Sorrento during the busiest time of the year

Visiting Sorrento in August

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.

Ferry schedule from Sorrento

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.

The best experiences and tours in Visiting Sorrento in August

Island Tour + Blue Grotto Visit - Yellow Line
Shared

Departure from Capri

Skip the line
Save money
See the island highlights

Speedboats

€ 21 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(271 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Traditional wooden boat from Capri.

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7.80

From € 200 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore 4 ore 7 ore

Free cancellation

(216 Reviews)
Skip-the-line Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius Guided Tour
Shared

Departure from Naples, Sorrento

Guided tour in English and Italian of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Fast track entrance with tickets included
Earphones for groups larger than 12 attendants

Pompei and Vesuvius from Naples and other options...

€ 115 per guest

Duration 8 ore 8 ore

Free cancellation

(743 Reviews)

Departure from Positano

Class, comfort, and stability: this gorgeous gozzo boat is versatile and includes an English speaking skipper at the helm to set sail from Positano for a flawless day at sea!

Aprea 7.50 - Gionny

From € 850 Per boat | Max 4 passengers

Duration 7 ore

Free cancellation

(25 Reviews)
Sorrento Coast and Capri Shared Boat Tour - Bestseller
Shared

Departure from Naples, Positano, Sorrento

Explore the coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula
Visit the amazing sea caves
Enjoy a limoncello tasting

Traditional gozzo boat

€ 114 per guest

Duration 8 ore 10 ore 11 ore

Free cancellation

(1869 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Sunset boat tour around Capri, swims in the bays along the coast, and a final aperitif with prosecco and snacks.

Gozzo caprese and other options...

From € 220 Per boat | Max 8 passengers

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(130 Reviews)
From Sorrento: Hydrofoil to Capri & Positano
Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Hassle-free transport to Capri and Positano
Avoid the traffic on the coast
Dazzling views from the sea

Hydrofoil from Sorrento - 09.00 AM

€ 55 per guest

Duration 9 ore

Departure from Capri

Discover the enchanting island of Capri from sea
Visit the sea caves
Swim in the crystal-clear waters

Gozzo boat 7,5 mt

From € 190 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(1121 Reviews)

Departure from Positano

Sail the coastline between Positano and Amalfi
Complete independence
Small gozzo boat or rubber dinghy

Rubber Dinghy 5.70 m and other options...

From € 350 Per boat | Max 4 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

(115 Reviews)
Boat Tour to Li Galli Islets and Capri from Amalfi
Shared

Departure from Amalfi

Boat tour for small groups of up to 12
Swim stops
Free time to visit Capri by land

Traditional gozzo boat

€ 189 per guest

Duration 7 ore

Free cancellation

(1869 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Luxury yacht with all the comforts
Expert skipper
Relax and take in the best of Capri

Itama 38 and other options...

From € 500 € 650 Per boat | Max 10 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

(175 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

A tour by gozzo boat around the island departing from the bay opposite the Faraglioni and with a stop to swim off the coast of Capri.

Gozzo caprese and other options...

From € 180 Per boat | Max 7 passengers

Duration 2 ore 3 ore

Free cancellation

(130 Reviews)

Where to stay in Visiting Sorrento in August

Villas - Positano

All the beauty of the Amalfi Coast from your terrace

  • The spectacular sea view from the private terrace
  • The panoramic position just 20 minutes far from Positano
  • The large spaces of the villa and the kitchen equipped with everything you need

4 stars - Sorrento

Perched above the Mediterranean Sea in Sorrento's "old town"

  1. Suite Pitloo: a jacuzzi on the terrace with a view
  2. A dinner by candlelight with a view over the Bay of Naples
  3. An elevator directly from the hotel to the beach
From € 420
(1263 Reviews)

B&B and Homes - Sorrento

Terraces overlooking paradise...

  1. A pool with a gorgeous view
  2. Postcard-perfect sunsets from the terrace
  3. The privacy of an apartment with the comforts of a hotel
(545 Reviews)