Rome in August
Hot and half-closed
- Temperature
- 20–33°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Very sunny and warm.
–Extremely hot, with many locals away while tourist demand remains high.
A strange, emptied Rome — but the heat is relentless.
Rome vs Florence in August
Florence edges it in August. Rome averages 20–33°C with high crowds; Florence 19–30°C with very high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Rome and Florence
The verdict for August
- WeatherVery similar5/10 vs 5/10
- CrowdsRome is quieterHigh vs Very High
- PricesRome is cheaper€€€€ vs €€€€€
- OverallFlorence comes out ahead5/10 vs 5.5/10
Florence in August
Peak heat, with locals leaving mid-month.
- Temperature
- 19–30°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Fewer locals, especially after mid-August
–Extreme heat, and many independent places close
August stays hot and crowded with international tourists, even as many Florentines leave for the Ferragosto holiday around 15 August. A number of family-run restaurants and shops close for one to two weeks around that date.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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