May weather forecast
Sorrento, Italy

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Weather in May

Turn the corner into May, and Sorrento rejoices the heartening vibrancy of late spring. Characteristically less rainy than April, May weather underlines what is often deemed the perfect time to explore this intriguing city. From the pleasing hum of terraces opening to the bright streaks of sunshine, May embodies an enlivening spirit. As we progress towards June, temperatures rise further, inviting the sun-drenched summer. Sorrento's May weather represents a cheerful mingling of spring's freshness with the approaching summer pulse.

Temperature

With the onset of May in Sorrento, a modest change to a still comfortable 19.9°C (67.8°F) from April's 17.1°C (62.8°F) is noted in high-temperature. In Sorrento, nights during May observe an average temperature decrease to a still comfortable 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Humidity

March through May and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Sorrento, in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sorrento, there are 147.3 rainfall days, and 721mm (28.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through November are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 19°C (66.2°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 19°C (66.2°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sorrento, Italy, is 14h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:58. On the last day of May, in Sorrento, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 20:26 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sorrento is 11.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sorrento in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sorrento, Italy, are 19.9°C (67.8°F) and 16.5°C (61.7°F) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Sorrento?

March through May and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are most humid months in Sorrento, Italy.

What is the average humidity in May in Sorrento?

In Sorrento, Italy, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sorrento?

In Sorrento, in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sorrento?

In Sorrento, Italy, snow does not fall in January, March through November.

What is the sea water temperature in May in Sorrento?

In May, the average sea temperature in Sorrento is 19°C (66.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in May in Sorrento?

In Sorrento, the average day length in May is 14h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Sorrento?

On the first day of May in Sorrento, Italy, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 19:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 20:26 CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sorrento have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Sorrento is 11.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in Sorrento?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Sorrento, Italy, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average temperature in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (12.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (9.9°C).

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Average pressure in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average pressure in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average wind speed in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average wind speed in May: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average humidity in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, April, May and November (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average rainfall in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average rainfall in May: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average rainfall days in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall days in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average snowfall days in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average sea temperature in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average sea temperature in May: 19°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.9°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average sunshine days in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average UV index in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average cloud cover in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in May
Sorrento, Italy

Average visibility in May - Sorrento, Italy
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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