Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Italy with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Italy in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Italy with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 21°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Italy will be around 31°C, with nights close to 21°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 17 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 11% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Italy. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Italy in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
17 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Italy?
August is a fantastic month to be in Italy for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Italy in August
With 40°C, Italy hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 25°C.
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The climate of Italy is based on weather data from Rome. Other spots, like Tuscany, Sicily or Lake Garda, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Italy for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in August in Italy
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Italy, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Italy
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Italy, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Italy.
Daily UV Index in August in Italy
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Italy, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Italy Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Italy, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Italy Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Italy, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Italy
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Italy. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Italy by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Italy. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
