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.
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
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
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.
Choose from our selected and vetted tours & experiences. Book now for the best rates and availability!
Just booked:
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
A driving tour of the heart of Naples, including Santa Chiara, the Spaccanapoli neighborhood, the Maschio Angioino, Capodimonte, Piazza Plebiscito, and the Castel dell'Ovo + a visit of the beautiful Caserta palace and grounds.
Departure from Sorrento
Auto: Mercedes sedan or minivan
Duration: 8 ho
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
Private full day tour or shore excursion of the most beautiful gems along the Amalfi Coast. Hop aboard our elegant sedan or minivan to visit Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and the prettiest fishing villages along the coastline! Bilingual driver will assist you during your tour.
Duration: 8 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
Are you ready to discover the most unique archaeological sites and breathtaking landscapes in the world in a single tour? Sorrento Limo will take you from Sorrento to the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum and the crater of Mount Vesuvius during this unforgettable day tour!
Departure from: Capri
Duration 2 hours 3 hours
Food experience
Duration 2 hours
Departure from: Capri
Duration 2 hours (Morning)
Purchase your ticket for an island boat tour online and save!
Rent
Duration 1 hour
Even if you are on the island for just a few hours, enjoy Capri to the fullest! ERent a scooter to skip the crowds and discover the island.
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 8 hours
Rent
Duration 6 hours
Departure from: Capri
Duration 7 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento, Positano
Duration 8 hours
Departure from: Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi
Duration 8 hours
This tour by luxury car along the Amalfi Coast includes the most beautiful spots along the coast: bustling Amalfi, picturesque Positano, and stunning Ravello. We'll also pass the charming fishing villages of Furore, Praiano, Conca dei Marini, and Scala.
Duration: 8 ore
Choose among Positano.com's selected and reviewed accommodations, with more than 12.000+ dream rooms reserved.
Just booked:
3 stars - Nerano - Massa Lubrense
A bed on the beach (well, almost!)
Your boutique B&B with a view of the Bay of Naples
B&B and Homes - Massa Lubrense
Where you can find peace again...
A B&B in the most pristine countryside of the Sorrentine Peninsula
Guest rooms newly renovated in 2017
A patio overlooking the sea to relax while watching the sunset
Villas - Nerano - Massa Lubrense
A superb position in the heart of Nerano
Farmhouse Holidays - Piano di Sorrento
Are you ready to discover the authentic countryside along the coast?
A working farm holiday halfway between Sorrento and Positano
Local specialties made by Nonna Luisa
The warm hospitality of the Persico family
Historical Residences - Sorrento
A moderno luxury retreat with a timeless beauty
4 stars - Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi
Your view of paradise
Fall head over heels for the Mediterranean: the sea, the art, the beauty
Traditional Sorrentine hospitality
Postcard-perfect memories from Sorrento
Your Italian holiday in the heart of Sorrento
Perched above the Mediterranean Sea in Sorrento's "old town"
