Weather in August in Sardinia
Thinking about venturing to Sardinia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Sardinia in August?
Sardinia is a region in Italy. August in Sardinia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Stintino at 27°C to very warm in Annunziata at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Annunziata and 24°C in Stintino. On average, August is the warmest month of the year in Sardinia. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.To explore the conditions in Sardinia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in SantʼAndrea with an average of 6.4 mm to low rainfall in Ulassai with 25 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 315 hours of sunshine in Alghero. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Sardinia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sardinia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 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.
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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.
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San Teodoro
In August San Teodoro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Castelsardo
In August Castelsardo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Monte Nai
In August Monte Nai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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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, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Alghero. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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