Climate Insights for Sorrento
Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Sorrento is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 880 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sorrento receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sorrento is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Sorrento experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Sorrento is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 34.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Sorrento receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sorrento is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°F. Sorrento experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sorrento vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sorrento vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 64°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 23°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sorrento is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 880 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 73 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 54 mm. That's 46 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Sorrento receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 337cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 83cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Sorrento is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2.1 in. That's 1.8 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Sorrento receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 133in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Sorrento is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sorrento is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sorrento is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sorrento is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 18°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sorrento based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sorrento based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.