Cinque Terre · SummerMonth summary
Cinque Terre weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 26°C
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cinque Terre in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.
❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Cinque Terre. July remains slightly better (+0.4 pts).
By trip type
Cinque Terre in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Summer in Cinque Terre brings pleasant temperatures (26°C) and long sunny days (12.8h of sunshine). Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 9°C | 39% | 4.6 | 7.3h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 10°C | 42% | 5.1 | 8.4h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 12°C | 39% | 4.3 | 10.3h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 8°C | 15°C | 39% | 3.7 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 11°C | 18°C | 52% | 4.8 | 12.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 23°C | 35% | 2.5 | 13.7h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ July | 18°C | 26°C | 24% | 1.6 | 13.4h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 26°C | 30% | 2.9 | 12.8h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 15°C | 22°C | 39% | 4.9 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 18°C | 40% | 7.8 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 13°C | 48% | 6.6 | 7.5h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 10°C | 42% | 5.2 | 7.1h | 4.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Cinque Terre averages 26°C, 30% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cinque Terre in August
Is August a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
August is an excellent time to visit Cinque Terre (score 8.4/10). With 26°C, 12.8h of sunshine and 30% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cinque Terre in August?
With 26°C and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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