What's the Weather Like in Sorrento in May
May in Sorrento, on the stunning Amalfi coast in southern Italy, is much warmer than the previous months.
Temperature
It is the first month of the year when both the low and high average temperatures are above 10°C. They are respectively 12°C and 22°C, both a four-degree increase compared with their counterparts in April. Both temperatures also continue to rise throughout the month. The nighttime low temperature increases from 10°C to about 15°C, while the daytime high temperature rises from 20°C to 25°C. The overall average temperature is a pleasant 17°C.
Sea Temperature
The average sea temperature is about 19°C, so it would be possible to head down to the nearby beaches and take a refreshing dip.
Rainfall
There is much less rainfall in May than there was in the previous month. The total amount is 51mm, which is spread out over 9 days with precipitation. This makes May the fourth driest month in the year, after the three following months. September has the same number of days with rainfall, but receives significantly more raindrops. May is definitely in the driest part of the year. The chance that rainfall occurs decreases drastically in the course of the month. May 1 is the wettest day with a 39% chance of rainfall; May 31 is the driest day with a 29% chance.
Moderate rain is the most common type of precipitation, occurring on 46% of the days with rainfall. Thunderstorms are quite likely to occur as well and are observed on 28% of those days. Other types of rainfall that may occasionally happen are light rain and drizzle, respectively on 15% and 8% of the days with rainfall.
Sunshine Hours
May has 12 glorious hours of sunshine per day on average. Only June, July and August are sunnier, although not by a lot. Those three months have merely one hour of sunshine more per day. The two main reasons for this high number of sunshine hours are the decrease in cloud cover and the increase in day length.
Clouds
Cloud cover drops from 45% in the beginning of the month to 37% at the end, which means that the skies clear from partly cloudy to mostly clear. In May, the sky is overcast only 12% of the time and is clear 46% of the time.
Daylight Hours
The days lengthen in the course of the month, allowing for much more sunshine to hit the Amalfi coast. May 1 is the shortest day with 13.58 hours of daylight, while May 31 is the longest day with 14.54 daylight hours.
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Hotels for Sorrento in May
Hotel La Residenza
Hotel La Residenza is located in Parco dei Principi, which has its own beautiful outdoor swimming pool. This four-star hotel has access to a private beach (although you need to pay a fee for that), and a restaurant serving wonderful seafood dishes and local specialties and offering a wide selection of wines. The surrounding park is several centuries old and is a nice place to go for strolls. Sorrento itself lies only a few kilometres away and is easily reached on foot or by public transportation.
Restaurants and Bars for Sorrento in May
Restaurant La Fenice
Situated a short stroll from the historic centre of Sorrento, Restaurant La Fenice lies close to the medieval walls and the fishing harbour. It prizes itself for its great value-for-money menu and for its fresh seafoodn fact, seafood can't possibly be fresher as it comes straight from the nearby marina. The restaurant consists of two main areas: the outdoor garden is ideal for open-air dinners, while the indoor area is more intimate and suited for romantic candle-lit dinners. Specialties include homemade pasta, authentic Neapolitan pizzas, and all kinds of seafood and fish.
Things to Do in Sorrento in May
Naples
In addition to the town itself, there are many famous areas around Sorrento that are well worth a visit as well. Naples is about 50 kilometres away and you can go for either a day trip or for longer as there is so much to see and do. Here you can visit the beautiful waterfront, as well as the Royal Palace and the the Piazza Municipio.
Pompeii
Pompeii, near Naples, is an ancient Roman town that was buried under layers of volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The ash served to perfectly preserve the city, providing a fascinating snapshot of everyday Roman life. There are displays of casts of food, clothing, objects, and even human bodies. A visit to Pompeii and neighbouring Mount Vesuvius is one of the absolute highlights of any trip to the Amalfi coast. Don't leave without going theret's amazing!
Sorrento is home to many tour companies offering guided tours to nearby attractions such as Naples and Pompeii, but also to places like Capri, Rome, Ischia and Herculaneum.
