Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Rome | Split | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F) | 26°C (79°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 17°C (63°F) | 17°C (63°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 2 days | 2 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 27 mm | 27 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 6h/day | 6h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 15 km/h | 15 km/h | Tie |
Rome and Split are closely matched in August. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Rome sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Split is also comfortable at 26°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in August.
Rome reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Split averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Rome receives approximately 27 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during August. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.
Split sees 27 mm over 2 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 17°C, 2 rain days
Highs of 26°C, lows of 17°C, 2 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Rome | Split | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 16°C | 6d | 16°C | 6d |
| Feb | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| Mar | 22°C | 4d | 22°C | 4d |
| Apr | 26°C | 2d | 26°C | 2d |
| May | 28°C | 1d | 28°C | 1d |
| Jun | 29°C | 1d | 29°C | 1d |
| Jul | 28°C | 1d | 28°C | 1d |
| Aug | 26°C | 2d | 26°C | 2d |
| Sep | 22°C | 4d | 22°C | 4d |
| Oct | 19°C | 5d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 16°C | 6d | 16°C | 6d |
| Dec | 15°C | 7d | 15°C | 7d |
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