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 Milan in August
Rome edges it in August. Rome averages 20–33°C with high crowds; Milan 18–28°C with extremely high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Rome and Milan
The verdict for August
- WeatherMilan has the better weather5/10 vs 7/10
- CrowdsRome is quieterHigh vs Extremely High
- PricesRome is cheaper€€€€ vs €€€€€
- OverallRome comes out ahead5/10 vs 4/10
Milan in August
Peak heat, still crowded, expensive—mostly avoid
- Temperature
- 18–28°C
- Crowds
- Extremely High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Ferragosto empties the city — you get Milan almost to yourself.
–Hot, humid, and many independent places close.
Still peak season but slightly less crowded than July as some tourists rotate. Heat and humidity can be intense.
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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