Chianti region Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chianti region, Italy in August.

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Greve in Chianti Castellina in Chianti Gaiole in Chianti Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa

Planning a trip to Chianti region, Italy this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Chianti region in August

Chianti region, Italy is a region in Italy. August in Chianti region generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Greve in Chianti. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Chianti region, Italy. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Chianti region, Italy, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in San Casciano in Val di Pesa with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Radda in Chianti with 42 mm (1.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Greve in Chianti gets approximately 322 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Chianti region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chianti region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Greve in Chianti)

January10°C (50°F) February11°C (52°F) March15°C (59°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chianti region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chianti region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chianti region

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Chianti region, Italy?

Temperature range in Chianti region (August)

Precipitation variation in Chianti region (August)

Greve in Chianti

In August Greve in Chianti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
346 hours
322 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Castellina in Chianti

In August Castellina in Chianti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
350 hours
320 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Gaiole in Chianti

In August Gaiole in Chianti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
350 hours
320 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa

In August Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
346 hours
322 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Castelnuovo Berardenga

In August Castelnuovo Berardenga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
350 hours
320 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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In our records: Italy August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Italy in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Italy reached 46°C (115°F) in Marina di Ragusa on August 10, 1999.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chianti region in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Greve in Chianti 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Castellina in Chianti 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Gaiole in Chianti 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Tavarnelle in Val di Pesa 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Castelnuovo Berardenga 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
San Casciano in Val di Pesa 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)

Chianti region weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chianti region, Italy in August?

Expect tolerable weather across Chianti region, Italy in August. The popular destination of Greve in Chianti averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Chianti region, Italy in August?

Daytime temperatures in Greve in Chianti peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in August, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Chianti region, Italy get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chianti region, Italy during August, with Greve in Chianti averaging close to 40 mm (1.6 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Chianti region, Italy?

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Chianti region, Italy with overall pleasant weather in Greve in Chianti. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June and September offering mostly perfect weather in Greve in Chianti. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.

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