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Italy in August

Workable but with caveats

Ferragosto; locals flee cities

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Daytime high
31°C
88°F
Overnight low
20°C
68°F
Rainfall
25 mm
dry
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in Italy in August

August brings hot weather to Italy, with daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and overnight lows near 20°C (68°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 25 mm of rainfall on average. Ferragosto; locals flee cities.

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

  • 🎉
    Palio di Siena · Jul & AugHistoric bareback horse race held twice each summer in Siena’s main square.
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Italy in other months

January
okay
February
okay
March
good
April
great
May
great
June
good
July
okay
September
great
October
great
November
okay
December
okay

Where else is good to go in August

Bali in August
29°C high · high crowds · great
Portugal in August
29°C high · high crowds · good
Turkey in August
31°C high · high crowds · good
Iceland in August
13°C high · high crowds · great
Peru in August
20°C high · high crowds · great
Australia in August
17°C high · medium crowds · good
New Zealand in August
12°C high · medium crowds · good
Sri Lanka in August
30°C high · medium crowds · good