August weather forecast
Vatican City, Vatican City

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The famous artistic St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, with the rest of the Vatican City in Rome, Italy

Weather in August

August maintains the summer heat, with the weather in Vatican City remaining sunny and arid. The temperature remains at summer highs, oscillating from 21.6°C (70.9°F) to 31°C (87.8°F) - the highest average high of the year. The city forecasts the least rainfall, a mere 12mm (0.47") falling mostly over five days. Cloud cover is at its thinnest, down to just 9%, while the wind slightly eases further to 9.1km/h (5.7mph). For those undeterred by the heat, the weather accommodates extensive exploring.

Temperature

August is the month when Vatican City experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 31°C (87.8°F) and a low of 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 5.1 days and typically collects 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Vatican City, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

In Vatican City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:28. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:45 CEST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Vatican City, Vatican City, are June through August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Vatican City, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?

August registers as the month with the average highest temperatures, reaching 31°C (87.8°F) at its peak and 21.6°C (70.9°F) at the lowest.

How hot does it get in August?

In August, in Vatican City, the average high-temperature is 31°C (87.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.6°C (70.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

What is the least humid month?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 57%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall in Vatican City is August, when the rain falls for 5.1 days and typically collects 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Vatican City, during August, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Vatican City, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Vatican City have in August?

In Vatican City, the average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Vatican City?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:45 CEST.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

June through August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Vatican City have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average temperature in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average high temperature in August: 31°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average pressure in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average wind speed in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average humidity in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average humidity in August: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average rainfall in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average rainfall in August: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (113mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (12mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average rainfall days in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average snowfall in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average snowfall days in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average sunshine days in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average sunshine days in August: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average UV index in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average cloud cover in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average cloud cover in August: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in August
Vatican City, Vatican City

Average visibility in August - Vatican City, Vatican City
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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