Lake Como in August
Hot and busy
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Lake Como.
August is crowded with Italian holidaymakers, especially around Ferragosto.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 19–29°C
- Hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warm water and long evenings.
–Italian holiday crowds and Ferragosto peaks.
My tip for August
Avoid Ferragosto week if you can.
- Swimming
- Boat trips
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Lake Como, 4th 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 Lake Como in August
- Ferragosto
- The Italian holiday peak makes villages and ferries very busy.
- Weekend crowds
- Day-trippers from Milan make weekends busier.
Mid-August
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Weather
Weather in Lake Como in August
In August Lake Como averages a high of 29°C (84°F) and a low of 19°C (66°F), with about 173 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 6°C); the wettest month is May.
- Average high
- 29°C
- 84°F
- Average low
- 19°C
- 66°F
- Precipitation
- 173 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: Published climate normals. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Lake Como in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Lake Como?
- August is a below-average month in Lake Como. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Lake Como overall (4 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warm water and long evenings. The main downside: Italian holiday crowds and Ferragosto peaks.
- What is the weather like in Lake Como in August?
- Average highs are around 29°C and lows around 19°C. Expect about 173 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Hot and humid with occasional thunderstorms. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 6°C).
- Is Lake Como 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 Lake Como 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 Lake Como?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (August ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Lake Como in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — italian holiday crowds and ferragosto peaks.
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