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

MOTORBOAT - UP TO 30 SEATS Shared

Departure from Capri

Skip the line
Save money
See the island highlights

Speedboats

€ 23 € 24 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(297 Reviews)
Guided walking tour of Pompeii  Skip-the-line Tickets Shared

Departure from Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento

Walking tour inside the archaeological site of Pompeii
Professional English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entrance tickets included

Pompeii from Sorrento and other options...

€ 49 per guest

Duration 2 ore (Morning) 2 ore (Afternoon) 4 ore (Morning) 4 ore (Morning)

Free cancellation

(1306 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

Speed and comfortable boat
Experienced local skipper
Shower and drinks on board

Speedboat Itama 38 - EP

From € 900 Per boat | Max 6 passengers

Duration 4 ore 8 ore

(231 Reviews)
From Sorrento: Hydrofoil to Positano & Amalfi Bestseller Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Avoid traffic and delays
Admire the coastline by sea
Stop in both Positano and Amalfi

Hydrofoil from Sorrento 9:30AM

€ 45 per guest

Duration 9 ore

Shared Boat Tour to Capri from Positano or Praiano Shared

Departure from Positano, Praiano

The most convenient way to visit Capri
guided tour of the island by boat and 4 hours of free time to visit the beauties of Capri
stop for a swim in the crystalline waters of the island of Capri;

Capri boat (shared)

€ 130 € 140 per guest

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(726 Reviews)

Departure from Capri, Positano, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense

Maximum flexibility of schedules and itineraries
Aperitif on board
Bilingual expert skipper

Apreamare 38 ft and other options...

From € 789 € 889 Per boat | Max 8 passengers

Duration 8 ore

(91 Reviews)

Departure from Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, Cetara, Maiori, Praiano, Salerno

Private tour via Aprea gozzo
4 or 7-hour tour around Capri
Exert private skipper

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7.50 and other options...

From € 950 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

(157 Reviews)
Capri and Blue Grotto Boat Tour from Sorrento Shared

Departure from Sorrento

Morning visit to the Blue Grotto
Entire tour of the island with stops in the most beautiful places of Capri
Disembarkation on the island to visit the city center

Capri Boat + Grotta

€ 135 per guest

Duration 8 ore

Free cancellation

(1546 Reviews)
Capri Boat Tour with Blue Grotto: Open Ticket Shared

Departure from Capri

Blue Grotto visit
Flexible open ticket
Tour in English and Italian

Motorized Boat for island boat tour

€ 23 per guest

Duration 2 ore

Free cancellation

(1161 Reviews)

Departure from Positano

Private sunset tour
An on-board toast
Departing from Positano

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 7.50 and other options...

From € 250 Per boat | Max 12 passengers

Duration 1 hour

(157 Reviews)
Capri Boat Tour for Small Groups w/Swimming Shared

Departure from Capri

Tour the island by sea and visit sea caves
Dive into the most beautiful coves and bays
Admire the imposing Faraglioni

Islan Tour Boat

€ 50 per guest

Duration 2 ore 3 ore

Free cancellation

(562 Reviews)

Departure from Capri

A swim at the Faraglioni, snorkeling in Marina Piccola, and a stop at the Blue Grotto via a gozzo boat with free minibar

Gozzo caprese and other options...

From € 400 Per boat | Max 7 passengers

Duration 4 ore 7 ore

Free cancellation

(164 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

Tel. +393397216370

www.villagennyandemilypositano.com

4 stars - Sorrento

Postcard-perfect memories from Sorrento

  1. From the rooms to the private beach by elevator
  2. Dinner with a view of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples
  3. A historic hotel in the heart of Sorrento

Tel. +39 081 8072011

5 stars - Sorrento

Pure Italian architecture and design

  1. The private waterfront and beach
  2. The saltwater pool
  3. The restaurant right on the water's edge
From € 274

Tel. +39 081 8784644

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4 stars - Sorrento

Mediterranean elegance overlooking Sorrento

  1. A Mediterranean residence overlooking the center of Sorrento
  2. Two restaurants serving the finest Neapolitan cuisine
  3. Swimming pools with spectacular views of the Bay of Naples

Tel. +39 081 8784555

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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 € 250

Tel. +39 081 8072608

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3 stars - Massa Lubrense

Fall head over heels for the Mediterranean: the sea, the art, the beauty

  1. The view of Capri from your room
  2. The Spa: paradise...in paradise
  3. The flavors of Sorrento served with a view
From € 223

Tel. +39 0818789181

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Restaurants open in Visiting Sorrento in August

Restaurants - Sorrento

The Michelin-starred restaurant at the Excelsior Vittoria Hotel

Sorrento's most impressive scenic view blends with a Michelin-starred dining experience

Tel. +390818777836