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Italy in August

Weather, crowds and prices in Italy in August — and where in the country to go.

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A country is rarely uniformly good or bad in a given month. Below is what August looks like across Italy, followed by the places that are actually at their best.

Average high
29°
Average low 19°
Crowds
High
82/100
Prices
$$$
high season
Rainfall
Dry
Warm and comfortable
Italy

Where to go in Italy in August

Ranked by how August scores at each place on weather, crowds and price.

1 Amalfi Coast, Italy Amalfi Coast 29° · $$$ · Italians on holiday, coastal roads gridlocked Great 2 Rome, Italy Rome 31° · $$ · Romans flee, Ferragosto closures, still hot Fair 3 Venice, Italy Venice 28° · $$$ · Humid heat continues alongside the year's highest prices Fair

Italy weather in August

Typical conditions in Italy during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.

The best time to visit Italy

Taken across the whole country, October · February · May tends to give the strongest mix of weather, space and value. Individual destinations shift that window, sometimes by months — the table below is the honest version.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Italy in August?

Typical conditions in Italy during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast. Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 19°C.

Where should you go in Italy in August?

Amalfi Coast, Rome, Venice.

What is the best month to visit Italy?

October, February, May.

Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation.