Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Venice | Vienna | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 27°C (81°F)▲ | 26°C (79°F) | Venice |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 20°C (68°F)▲ | 16°C (61°F) | Venice |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 9 days▲ | 10 days | Venice |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 83 mm | 70 mm▲ | Vienna |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day▲ | 11h/day | Venice |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h▲ | 17 km/h | Venice |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Venice edges ahead as the better destination in August. Venice offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Vienna sees 11 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Venice sits in the comfortable travel range at 27°C. Vienna is also comfortable at 26°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Venice is the stronger choice in August. Venice receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Venice reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Vienna averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.
Venice receives approximately 83 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Vienna sees 70 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Venice the drier option by 1 rain day and 13 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 27°C, lows of 20°C, 9 rain days
Highs of 26°C, lows of 16°C, 10 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 | Venice | Vienna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 8d | 3°C | 8d |
| Feb | 9°C | 8d | 6°C | 8d |
| Mar | 12°C | 8d | 10°C | 10d |
| Apr | 16°C | 10d | 16°C | 9d |
| May | 21°C | 10d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jun | 25°C | 9d | 24°C | 12d |
| Jul | 27°C | 8d | 26°C | 12d |
| Aug | 27°C | 9d | 26°C | 10d |
| Sep | 23°C | 10d | 20°C | 9d |
| Oct | 18°C | 11d | 15°C | 9d |
| Nov | 13°C | 11d | 9°C | 9d |
| Dec | 8°C | 8d | 4°C | 9d |
Venice Weather in August
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