Sun, sea & sand

Capri weather in August

Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

100

Holiday weather in August

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – September

Air temperature29°CNight 21°
Sea temperature26.4°Cwarm
Sunshine11hrs / dayof 13.8 h daylight
Rainy days4days / month24 mm

What is the weather like in Capri in August?

In August, Capri is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Capri.

August compared

How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.

JulyJulAugustAugSeptemberSep
Score10010086
Day28°29°25°
Night21°21°18°
Sea26°26°25°
Sun11 h11 h8 h
Rain days349

More details for August

Daylight
13 h 50 min06:13 – 20:03
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
21 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
21 %on average
Hot days
10 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Rome

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %98 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in August

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent

Capri in August: quick answers

Is Capri hot in August?

Yes. In August, Capri is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 21 °C. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Capri in August?

Yes. In August the sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

Does it rain much in Capri in August?

Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total.

Capri month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)