Month guide · Cinque Terre · Italy
Cinque Terre in August
What August is really like in Cinque Terre: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Peak season: very busy, hot and expensive; summer storms can briefly close trails.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Cinque Terre: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with July (29°C (84°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:25
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and very crowded, with the warmest sea; trains and trails are packed around midday.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Palio del Golfo — rowing regatta in La Spezia (usually the first Sunday of August)
- Ferragosto public holiday (15 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Monterosso al Mare
Monterosso old town and Fegina
Monterosso's old town has the black-and-white striped Church of San Giovanni Battista, an oratory of a medieval confraternity and a hill crowned by a Capuchin convent, while the Fegina seafront has the longest beach in the Cinque Terre.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
- History
Neighbourhood · Corniglia
Corniglia and the Lardarina
Take the shuttle bus up and walk down the steps, which face the sea for the whole descent.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Active
- Photo spot
Nature · Monterosso al Mare
Sentiero Azzurro (Blue Path)
The classic coastal path links the villages through cliffs, olive groves and vineyards.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours per stretch
- Cost
- Low cost
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Iconic
Landmark · Riomaggiore
Via dell'Amore
Check the national park's website for the current access arrangements before you plan your day around it.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cinque Terre.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 20°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Cinque Terre in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Cinque Terre?
It is a shoulder-season month. Peak season: very busy, hot and expensive; summer storms can briefly close trails.
+How warm is Cinque Terre in August?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cinque Terre in August?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.