The weather in August in Salento

It's warm in August in Salento with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Salento. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Salento, Italy. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2017, Salento reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Salento

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Salento. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Salento New York
Average temperature 29°C 30°C
Max. temperature 31°C 31°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 33 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 6 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Salento with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 23°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Salento is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Salento, Italy. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Salento

Temperature in August in Salento over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Salento, Italy. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Salento

Total precipitation in August in Salento over the years

Daily UV index in August in Salento

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Salento, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Salento by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Salento. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.