Tuscany weather in August
August is one of the best months to visit Tuscany: highs of 29°C (84°F) and about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 16°C (61°F) and cloud cover 34% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with July, it is cooler and wetter; September brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Florence, the largest city in Tuscany. See below for other places.
Is August a good time to visit Tuscany?
best month Weather score 87/100.
Yes. August is one of the best months for weather in Tuscany.
Does it rain a lot in Tuscany in August?
No, it is usually dry: about 40 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average August. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Tuscany in August?
Days average 29°C (84°F) and nights 16°C (61°F).
Tuscany weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 55 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| February | 7°C (44°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 66 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| March | 11°C (51°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 63 mm | 65% | least pleasant |
| April | 15°C (60°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 57 mm | 62% | fair |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 63 mm | 62% | best |
| June | 26°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 44 mm | 46% | best |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm | 31% | best |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm | 34% | best |
| September | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 66 mm | 50% | best |
| October | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 84 mm | 60% | fair |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 96 mm | 69% | least pleasant |
| December | 7°C (44°F) | 0°C (33°F) | 70 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Tuscany in August
Weather can differ a lot within Tuscany: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm | best |
| Prato | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm | best |
| Livorno | 31°C (87°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 37 mm | best |
| Pisa | 31°C (87°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 37 mm | best |
| Arezzo | 31°C (87°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 41 mm | best |
| Campo di Marte | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 40 mm | best |
| Lucca | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Pistoia | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Massa | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 41 mm | best |
| Viareggio | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 41 mm | best |
| Grosseto | 31°C (88°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 31 mm | best |
| Carrara | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 41 mm | best |