Cinque Terre in August
Peak summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Cinque Terre.
August is the busiest month, with Italian holidays around Ferragosto on August 15.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–29°C
- Hot and sunny.
- Crowds
- Very High
- Peak crowds, especially around Ferragosto.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Peak rates.
+Warmest sea.
–The busiest month.
My tip for August
Book rooms and parking far ahead, or skip August.
- Swimming
- Boat trips
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Cinque Terre, 4th for weather, 12th for space, 11th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Cinque Terre in August
- Peak crowds
- Trains, trails and village lanes are packed in the middle of the day.
June–August
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Months I'd choose over August
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Weather
Weather in Cinque Terre in August
In August Cinque Terre averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 54 mm of rain or snow over 4 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Wet days
- 4
Climate data: La Spezia: Climi e viaggi (temperatures 2004–2020), ENEA (precipitation 1961–1990). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cinque Terre in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
- August is one of the weakest months in Cinque Terre. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Cinque Terre overall (4 for weather, 12 for space, 11 for value). The main upside: Warmest sea. The main downside: The busiest month.
- What is the weather like in Cinque Terre in August?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 54 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Hot and sunny. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 29°C) and the coolest is January (around 12°C).
- Is Cinque Terre crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. Peak crowds, especially around Ferragosto. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Cinque Terre in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Peak rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Cinque Terre?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (August ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Cinque Terre in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the busiest month.
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