Month guide · Naples · Italy
Naples in August
What August is really like in Naples: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. The hottest month; many locals leave for the coast around Ferragosto and some businesses close.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Naples: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:13
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:02
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid days, warm sea and busy ferries; sightsee early and spend afternoons swimming.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 4) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in 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.
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Religious site · Centro Storico
Naples Cathedral and the Treasure of San Gennaro
The Gothic cathedral contains the baroque Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, where a vial of the saint's blood is said to liquefy three times a year.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Art
- Architecture
Architecture · Via Toledo
Toledo metro art station
Buy a single metro ticket and ride the escalators down to see the light cone from below.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Neighbourhood · Quartieri Spagnoli and Via Toledo
Quartieri Spagnoli
A grid of narrow streets laid out in the 16th century for Spanish soldiers, with washing lines, street shrines, tiny shops and murals, including the large Diego Maradona mural in Largo Maradona, now a pilgrimage site for football fans.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Food
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Religious site · Centro Storico
Santa Chiara and its majolica cloister
The church is free; pay for the cloister and museum, one of the calmest spaces in the historic centre.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Couples
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Naples.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 20°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Naples?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Naples in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Naples?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month; many locals leave for the coast around Ferragosto and some businesses close.
+How warm is Naples in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Naples in August?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.