August weather forecast
Syracuse, Italy

August carries on the summer heat from July in Syracuse, with practically no precipitation and persisting high temperatures. In fact, the average sea temperature climbs slightly to reach 26.3°C (79.3°F), the highest for the year. As the hottest month of the year, tourists flock towards the coastal areas, making full use of the warm sea and long sunny days. Despite the sultry weather, experiencing Syracuse at the height of summer is a unique experience. August is indeed Syracuse at its sunniest.

Temperature

Syracuse experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F) with the onset of August, maintaining near parity with July's 31.3°C (88.3°F). During August, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Rainfall

In Syracuse, in August, it is raining for 1 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 60 rainfall days, and 526mm (20.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

With an average sea temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater.
Note: Surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as excellent and extremely agreeable for enduring enjoyment in water activities.

Daylight

In Syracuse, Italy, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:06. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:28 CEST.

Sunshine

In Syracuse, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

In Syracuse, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 9. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 9 in August translates into these instructions:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Sunscreen of at least SPF 30 should be applied generously and reapplied often on overcast days, especially post swim or outdoor exercise. Caution! The Sun's UV intensity grows with reflections off sand and water.