Otranto weather in August
Temperature, sea and sunshine in August: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in August
Excellent
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Otranto in August?
In August, Otranto is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 23 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 Otranto.
August compared
How the weather changes from July to September. Tap a month to open it.
| JulyJul | AugustAug | SeptemberSep | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 98 | 97 | 93 |
| Day | 31° | 32° | 27° |
| Night | 23° | 23° | 20° |
| Sea | 25° | 26° | 24° |
| Sun | 11 h | 10 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 2 | 3 | 7 |
More details for August
- Daylight
- 13 h 49 min05:57 – 19:45
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 15 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Rome
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %93 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
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
Otranto in August: quick answers
Is Otranto hot in August?
Yes. In August, Otranto is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Otranto in August?
Yes. In August the sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
Does it rain much in Otranto in August?
Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences