Nº 1
Venice
Ideal in August
- 29° / 20° high / low
- 0.9 h rain/day
- 14.1 h daylight
29° highs with 8 rain days: inside the ideal window (18–29 °C highs, ≤13 rain days, ≤90 mm).
Things to do in Venice in August →Italy in August
5 covered cities, one measured yardstick: average highs, rain days and daylight from multi-year records. 1 of 5 sit in the ideal band in August. Every card links to that city's own August guide.
Nº 2
Florence
Good in August
- 33° / 19° high / low
- 0.7 h rain/day
- 14.0 h daylight
33° highs with 7 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Florence in August →
Nº 3
Rome
Good in August
- 33° / 21° high / low
- 0.6 h rain/day
- 13.9 h daylight
33° highs with 7 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Rome in August →
Nº 4
Sorrento
Good in August
- 30° / 23° high / low
- 0.7 h rain/day
- 13.8 h daylight
30° highs with 8 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Sorrento in August →
Nº 5
Milan
Good in August
- 30° / 20° high / low
- 1.5 h rain/day
- 14.1 h daylight
30° highs with 10 rain days: comfortable, just outside the ideal window.
Things to do in Milan in August →Italy's holidays in August 2027
- 15 Aug Assumption Day (Ferragosto o Assunzione)
Quick answers
Where is it ideal to travel in August?
1 of the 5 cities we measure sit in the ideal band in August; Venice, Florence, Rome lead the ranking.
Which city is coolest in August?
Venice, with average highs of 29 °C in our measured record.
Which city is driest in August?
Florence, averaging 7 rain days across the month.