Sardinia in August
Peak Italian holidays
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a below-average month in Sardinia.
August is peak holiday season, with the warmest sea and the busiest beaches.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–32°C
- Hot, around 32°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Peak crowds around August 15.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- The highest rates of the year.
+Warmest sea of the year.
–Packed beaches and peak prices.
My tip for August
Book ferries and cars months ahead for August.
- Swimming
- Nightlife
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Sardinia, 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 Sardinia in August
- August crowds
- Peak Italian holidays. Book ferries, cars and rooms months ahead.
August
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Weather
Weather in Sardinia in August
In August Sardinia averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with about 11 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 21°C
- 70°F
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: NOAA WMO normals (Cagliari Elmas Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Sardinia in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Sardinia?
- August is a below-average month in Sardinia. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Sardinia overall (5 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warmest sea of the year. The main downside: Packed beaches and peak prices.
- What is the weather like in Sardinia in August?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 21°C. Expect about 11 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Hot, around 32°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 32°C) and the coolest is January (around 15°C).
- Is Sardinia crowded in August?
- Crowds are high. Peak crowds around August 15. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Sardinia in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). The highest rates of the year. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Sardinia?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, June is the best month overall (August ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Sardinia in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — packed beaches and peak prices.
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