August weather forecast
Florence, Italy

August brings another round of intense summer heat to Florence, with temperatures equivalent to those in July. The weather is predominantly hot, often causing locals to escape to the coastal areas for cooler climes. Despite the soaring temperatures that can reach highs of 31.5°C (88.7°F), it remains a popular month for tourism. It's a prime time for summer festivals, night markets and open-air concerts in the city squares.

Temperature

Florence, Italy, registers the highest average temperatures during the month of August, with peaks of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and lows of 17.7°C (63.9°F).

Rainfall

In Florence, during August, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. In Florence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.2 days and collects up to 873mm (34.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Florence, Italy, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:38. On the last day of August, in Florence, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:52 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.