SeasonMapSyracuse (Siracusa) weather in August
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August in Syracuse: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in Syracuse · #790 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Syracuse in August
Other months in Syracuse
Sicily's forum calls May outstanding for Syracuse — warm without being hot, flowers blooming, ahead of peak tourist season. Regulars note days can turn genuinely warm to hot in full sun while evenings cool down enough for a light layer, and that the sea stays chilly even on a 30°C day since local beach season doesn't really start until June.
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Syracuse climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 13 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 56 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Syracuse in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsFerragosto, Summer holidays in Italy, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Syracuse's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherSyracuse's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Syracuse in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Sea warm enough to swim
1 Jun – 25 Oct · usuallyOne of the longest swimming windows in Europe: the Ionian off Ortigia's ladders and the Plemmirio reserve stays comfortable from June well into late October.
- Hazard
Sirocco heat
1 Jul – 31 AugExtreme heatSouth-east Sicily records some of Europe's highest temperatures when the sirocco pushes up from Africa, and the archaeological park has no shade at all. Go at opening or not at all. Source ↗
- Holiday
Ferragosto
8–22 AugSchool holidaysCrowdedClosuresOrtigia fills with Italians and half its own workshops and family kitchens close for the fortnight. The beaches south towards Fontane Bianche are where everyone actually is. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Syracuse — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Syracuse?
Syracuse in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Syracuse?
- August in Syracuse: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Syracuse on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Syracuse in August?
- In August, Syracuse averages a daily high of 30.9°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 12.6 mm of rain over roughly 2.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Syracuse in August?
- Syracuse has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 56 in August.
Other months in Syracuse
Warmer or cooler than Syracuse in August
Similar destinations in Southern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Taormina's Concerts in the ancient theatre around 1 Jun – 30 Sep, and Valletta's Festa season on 1 Jun – 15 Sep.