The month in detail
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Perugia sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
August is the best month of the year in Perugia. Compared to July: −1.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
13.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Perugia is June (8.6/10), 0.0 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Italy
🗣️LanguageItalian
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+0.92°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 8°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 29%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Perugia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ItalyTemperate climate with a 8.6 → 4.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
43.11°N · 12.39°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Perugia?
July is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Perugia get in July?
Perugia averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Perugia?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Perugia in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Perugia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Perugia scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.3/10.
When should you avoid Perugia?
January is the most difficult month to visit Perugia, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Perugia in August?
The average UV index reaches 7 in August in Perugia (high), with about 13.8h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.