The Dolomites weather in August
Planning a journey to the Dolomites this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Dolomites in August?
The Dolomites is a region in Italy. August in the Dolomites generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In August, it is summer.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Cortina dʼAmpezzo at 19°C to warm in Rovereto at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Rovereto and 8°C in Cortina dʼAmpezzo.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bolzano with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Cortina dʼAmpezzo with 222 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 211 hours of sunshine in Canazei. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Dolomites in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Dolomites climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Dolomites?
Canazei
In August Canazei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ortisei
In August Ortisei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cortina dʼAmpezzo
In August Cortina dʼAmpezzo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Merano
In August Merano generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bolzano
In August Bolzano generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit the Dolomites?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Dolomites. Typically, the climate in Canazei is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Canazei. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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