Positano weather in August (Campania, Italy)

How is August weather typically in Positano? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Positano is usually perfect in August, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. Prepare for the warmest month of the year with plenty of summer clothes. Whether you're relaxing or active, staying cool and protected is key.

Precipitation

Positano in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 6 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 300 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Positano. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Positano climate page with graphs.

 

Positano, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 300 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sorrento, Italy (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Italy in August

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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