Salento weather in August (Italy)

Interested in knowing the climate of Salento in August? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During August, Salento experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. August is part of summer. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 29°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 20°C. This month is typically the hottest of the year, so prepare with cool and comfortable cloths. Embrace the sunshine while keeping sun protection handy.

Precipitation

Salento in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Expect around 6 days of rain based on historical data.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Salento, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Data from: Potenza, Italy (67 KM, 41 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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