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Weather in August in Sardinia

Considering a trip to Sardinia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Sardinia in August?

August in Sardinia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Alghero at 28°C to very warm in Cagliari at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Cagliari and 23°C in Alghero. In Sardinia, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

To explore the conditions in Sardinia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 8.7 mm in Alghero.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Alghero enjoys approximately 315 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a more detailed look at Sardinia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sardinia climate page.

Where to go in Sardinia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Sardinia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sardinia, check out our Sardinia's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 2 most popular destinations in Sardinia?

Alghero

In August Alghero generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Alghero
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   July July
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28°C 
22°C 
349 hours 
5.7 mm 
2 days 
28°C 
23°C 
315 hours 
8.7 mm 
4 days 
26°C 
20°C 
247 hours 
39 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Alghero

Cagliari

In August Cagliari generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cagliari
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   July July
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31°C 
21°C 
343 hours 
2.4 mm 
2 days 
32°C 
22°C 
321 hours 
8.5 mm 
3 days 
28°C 
19°C 
244 hours 
34 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Cagliari

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sardinia.

Is August the best time to visit Sardinia?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Sardinia. Typically, the climate in Alghero is perfect.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Alghero. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Sardinia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sardinia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sardinia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.