Summer is at its height, and so are the annual temperatures. Add the high season crowds and you have the recipe for a frustrating visit to the island and the Amalfi Coast. Here are a few tips on how to enjoy your holiday, even in August.
This is the month in which everyone seems to be on vacation: huge yachts drop anchor below the Faraglioni, paparazzi cruise the restaurants and clubs in search of stars to photograph, and it can be hard to find a free spot on the beach.
The weather is also still ideal for a boat tour:
The Weather
August is often the hottest month of the year, and temperatures soar while the humidity can try the patience of even the heartiest travelers. At night, the island generally cools off, and by the end of the month, summer thunderstorms bring down both the heat and the humidity.
Average high temperature (in Celsius): 30° C
Average low temperature (in Celsius): 23° C
Chance of rain: 11%
Chance of clouds: 10%
Average sea temperature (in Celsius): 24° C
Average daylight hours: 14.30
