August · Italy
Best time to visit Lucca in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lucca in August
Average temperature 24°C, 44 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.6/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Lucca scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 24°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lucca is wrapped in intact Renaissance walls you can bike-tree-lined ramparts around a quiet Tuscan old town. Best window: April-June and September-October.
August ranks 3rd of 12 for Lucca — one of the best windows
August averages 24°C (76°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 daylight hours.
A 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lucca (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 8.8/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lucca in August?
- In August, Lucca averages 24°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Lucca?
- August earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lucca in August?
- Expect about 44 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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