August in Naples averages highs of 31 °C (87 °F) and lows of 21 °C (70 °F), with about 4 rainy days and 13 h 47 min of daylight. The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
August weather in Naples at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit Naples?
Good time to go: hot and fairly dry. August is usually high season in Naples: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in August 2026
- Sat 15 Aug: Assumption Day (Ferragosto o Assunzione) public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Naples in August
August's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Centro Storico and Spaccanapoli — pizza on Via dei Tribunali outdoors
- Pompeii and Herculaneum — by Circumvesuviana train outdoors
- Mount Vesuvius — short crater walk outdoors
- Lungomare and Castel dell'Ovo outdoors
- National Archaeological Museum — Pompeii's treasures indoors
- Underground Naples indoors
- Beach and swimming — the sea averages 27 °C (81 °F) in August. outdoors
Where to stay: Centro Storico for pizza and churches; Chiaia for seafront and boutiques.
What to pack for Naples in August
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Swimwear.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Naples costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €45–100 | €120–260 |
Excluding flights. August is usually high season in Naples: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | 32° / 21° | 3 | Mixed weather |
| Dubrovnik | 30° / 22° | 4 | Good time to go |
| Florence | 32° / 19° | 4 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit Naples?
By the numbers, August is a good time to go: hot and fairly dry, with average highs of 31 °C (87 °F) and about 4 rainy days. August is usually high season in Naples: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are June.
How warm is Naples in August?
Average highs are 31 °C (87 °F) and lows 21 °C (70 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is warm, around 27 °C (81 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Naples in August?
Expect about 4 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 27 mm in total. It is the 3rd driest month of the year in Naples.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.