Naples in August
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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Naples.
August is hot. Many Neapolitans leave for the coast around Ferragosto on August 15.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 21–31°C
- Hot, around 31°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- The city empties around August 15, the coast fills.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Coast prices peak, city prices ease.
+Quieter city streets.
–Very hot, some shops close around Ferragosto.
My tip for August
Check that restaurants are open in mid-August.
- Swimming
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Naples, 5th for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Naples in August
- Summer heat
- Hot in the city, busy on the islands. Some businesses close around Ferragosto, August 15.
- Day trip crowds
- Pompeii and Capri are busiest late morning. Go at opening time.
July–August
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Weather
Weather in Naples in August
In August Naples averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 36 mm of rain or snow over 4 wet days. The warmest month is August (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
- 36 mm
- Wet days
- 4
Climate data: ISPRA (Naples Capodichino Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Naples in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Naples?
- August is a below-average month in Naples. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Naples overall (5 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Quieter city streets. The main downside: Very hot, some shops close around Ferragosto.
- What is the weather like in Naples in August?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 36 mm of rain or snow over roughly 4 wet days. Hot, around 31°C. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 31°C) and the coolest is January (around 13°C).
- Is Naples crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate-high. The city empties around August 15, the coast fills. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Naples in August?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 (€€€€). Coast prices peak, city prices ease. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Naples?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (August ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Naples in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — very hot, some shops close around ferragosto.
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