Elba Island · SummerMonth summary
Elba Island weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Elba Island in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.0h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Elba Island. July remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Elba Island 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
In the height of summer, Elba Island sees high temperatures (30°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 46°F | 54°F | 25% | 0.1in | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 46°F | 57°F | 30% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 48°F | 59°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 52°F | 63°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 70°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 7.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 66°F | 79°F | 16% | 0.0in | 14.3h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 72°F | 84°F | 8% | 0.0in | 14.4h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ August | 73°F | 86°F | 15% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 66°F | 77°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 70°F | 33% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 54°F | 63°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ December | 48°F | 57°F | 33% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 5.4/10 |
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, Elba Island averages 86°F, 15% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Elba Island in August
Is August a good time to visit Elba Island?
August is an excellent time to visit Elba Island (score 8.6/10). With 86°F, 13.0h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Elba Island in August?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.0h/day.
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