Amalfi Coast in August
Hot, full and slow
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Amalfi Coast.
August brings the biggest crowds of the year, particularly around Ferragosto. The sea is warm, but the coast road and the beaches are full.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–31°C
- Hot, humid and sunny.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warm sea, late dinners and fireworks on Ferragosto.
–The coast is at capacity around mid-August.
My tip for August
If you must come in August, base yourself outside Positano and use early mornings.
- Swimming
- Boat trips
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Amalfi Coast, 5th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Amalfi Coast in August
- Peak crowds
- The coast road clogs and Positano and Amalfi are busiest around midday.
July–August
Not set on August?
Months I'd choose over August
Also good in August
Weather
Weather in Amalfi Coast in August
In August Amalfi Coast averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 50 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Precipitation
- 50 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: globopix (Salerno station). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Amalfi Coast in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Amalfi Coast?
- August is one of the weakest months in Amalfi Coast. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Amalfi Coast overall (5 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warm sea, late dinners and fireworks on Ferragosto. The main downside: The coast is at capacity around mid-August.
- What is the weather like in Amalfi Coast in August?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 50 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Hot, humid and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Amalfi Coast crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Amalfi Coast in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Amalfi Coast?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (August ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Amalfi Coast in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the coast is at capacity around mid-august.
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