Naples in August: a seasonal travel plan
Naples, Italy. In august, the average daytime high is 32.7 °C and the night-time low is 21.4 °C. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 32.7 °C
- Nighttime low
- 21.4 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 35.6 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 7.8
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 33.7 | 22.0 | 1.9 |
| Days 11–20 | 32.4 | 21.5 | 2.6 |
| From day 21 | 32.0 | 20.7 | 3.3 |
What this month is like
Naples, Italy. In august, the average daytime high is 32.7 °C and the night-time low is 21.4 °C. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
There are 7.8 wet days on average, with about 35.6 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
Average daylight is 13.8 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack light breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and water. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What to pack
Pack light loose clothing, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle. The day-to-night temperature difference is noticeable, so dressing in layers is practical. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 33.0 °C, August — 32.7 °C, next month — 27.4 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 3.7, 7.8 and 9.0.
Things to do
Naples rises like an amphitheatre above the bay beneath Vesuvius, and straight streets inherited from the ancient city cut through its centre. It is loud, cramped and very much alive, while the metro and funiculars take you up to Vomero and out along the coast.
Spaccanapoli
Spaccanapoli runs across the whole historic centre, an easy line to the cathedral and the chapel of Sansevero with the Veiled Christ. Step into courtyards and churches along the way, and eat away from the main axis where locals sit.
Pompeii
The Circumvesuviana train leaves Garibaldi station for the ruins of Pompeii and takes under an hour. Give it a full day, since the site is large and shade is scarce in summer, so carry water and start with the far quarters.
Vomero and Sant'Elmo
A funicular climbs to Vomero from Toledo, and the top opens into a calm residential district of cafes and a market. Walk on to Castel Sant'Elmo for the view over the bay, Vesuvius and the roofs of the centre.
Where to stay
Centro Storico
The Centro Storico combines cheap rooms, churches and street food at every corner. Nights are noisy and washing hangs over the lanes, but the main streets are walkable and the metro is close.
Chiaia
Chiaia faces the seafront: elegant buildings, shops and views of the bay and Vesuvius. Prices run higher and evenings are calmer, with the historic centre a straight walk down via Toledo.
Vomero
Vomero draws people for quiet and air: a residential hill district with cafes, shops and a funicular down. Sights are not next door, yet evenings bring no crush and the whole city lies below.
Getting to and around Naples
From Capodichino airport the Alibus reaches Piazza Garibaldi and the port, where ferries leave for the islands. Metro line 1 is the main spine, linking the station, the centre and Vomero, and funiculars also climb the hill. The Circumvesuviana serves Pompeii and Herculaneum, while the historic centre is best walked.
Three days in Naples
The historic centre
Walk from the station along Spaccanapoli to the cathedral, then look into the chapel of Sansevero. Have lunch in a trattoria near Via dei Tribunali and end the day on the seafront.
Pompeii
Take the Circumvesuviana to the ruins and spend the whole day among them, walking the streets and baths. Return to Naples in the evening, eat pizza in the old centre and rest after the sun.
Vomero and Chiaia
Ride the funicular to Vomero, cross the market and walk to Castel Sant'Elmo. Come down on foot into Chiaia and follow the seafront as far as Castel dell'Ovo.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3 | 4.3 | 70.4 | 12.0 | 9.6 |
| February | 12.9 | 5.2 | 53.7 | 8.5 | 10.6 |
| March | 14.7 | 6.2 | 54.7 | 10.2 | 11.9 |
| April | 18.4 | 8.8 | 37.4 | 7.9 | 13.3 |
| May | 22.6 | 13.1 | 56.9 | 9.9 | 14.4 |
| June | 28.9 | 18.0 | 33.6 | 6.3 | 15.1 |
| July | 33.0 | 21.2 | 19.5 | 3.7 | 14.8 |
| August | 32.7 | 21.4 | 35.6 | 7.8 | 13.8 |
| September | 27.4 | 17.6 | 68.7 | 9.0 | 12.5 |
| October | 22.6 | 13.7 | 74.4 | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| November | 17.1 | 10.0 | 115.0 | 13.9 | 9.9 |
| December | 13.3 | 6.1 | 53.1 | 8.6 | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
Naples: what is the temperature in August?
The average daytime high is 32.7 °C and the night-time low is 21.4 °C. Daytime is hot. Plan the main walk for the morning and spend the warmest hours in shade or indoors.
How many days with precipitation are there in August?
On average, there are 7.8 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 35.6 mm. There are several days with precipitation during the month. A light waterproof layer can help you continue your route outdoors.
What should I pack for walks in August?
Pack light loose clothing, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle. The day-to-night temperature difference is noticeable, so dressing in layers is practical. A compact rain jacket takes little room in a day bag.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 33.7 °C; 11–20 — 32.4 °C; 21 to month-end — 32.0 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in August?
The average is 13.8 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Naples worth visiting in August?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 32.7 °C and nights around 21.4 °C work for you. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
What can I do in Naples on a wet day in August?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Naples in August?
Pack light breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and water. Average daylight is 13.8 hours.