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Italy in August
Rome feels deserted mid-month; family-run restaurants and shops shut for two-week ferie.
What to expect in Italy in August
August brings hot weather to Italy, with daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and overnight lows near 18°C (64°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 33 mm of rainfall on average. Rome feels deserted mid-month; family-run restaurants and shops shut for two-week ferie..
August is one of Italy's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
What’s happening in August
- 🎉Ferragosto · AugItaly's summer holiday empties cities as locals flee to beaches and mountains for the Feast of the Assumption. Coastal fireworks, beach parties, and family lunches mark the day when much of the country simply shuts down.
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