Italy weather in August
What is the weather like in Italy in August?
The weather conditions in Italy in August vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During August in Italy, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Livigno with 11°C (53°F) to very high in Otranto with 32°C (90°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (69°F) in Otranto and 6°C (42°F) in Livigno. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in Italy. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in August varies from almost none in Lampedusa with an average of 3.8mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Madesimo with 222mm (8.7 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around Italy.
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Popular destinations in Italy
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Italy?
Average weather in Rome
In August Rome generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Florence
In August Florence generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Milan
In August Milan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Venice
In August Venice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (65°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Naples
In August Naples generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Italy?
In our opinion August is one of the best times to visit Italy with commonly perfect weather in Rome. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Italy is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Rome.
The worst months are January, February, November and December that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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