Late summer · Weather & things to do
Bolzano in August
The year's rain peaks now, with about 5.0 in (126 mm) falling in Bolzano, alongside highs near 82°F (28°C) and lows of 63°F (17°C).
It scores 69/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 5.0 in (126 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~14 h
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What August feels like
Highs settle around 82°F (28°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
Nights cool to an average low of 63°F (17°C).
Humidity averages 77%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.0 in (126 mm) across the month.
Plan around August
August is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April & May and September & October).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Humidity season begins: 77% on average, up from 74% in July.
- Comfort holds steady from July (69 → 69/100).
- August sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Dolomites High Road route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bolzano in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Messner Mountain Museum Firmian
Reinhold Messner's mountaineering museum inside Sigmundskron Castle.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 5.0 in of rain.
Gasthaus Vögele
Old-town tavern serving South Tyrolean dishes in wood-paneled rooms.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 5.0 in of rain.
Piazza Walther
Main square under the Gothic cathedral, hub of the Christmas market.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in August.
Piazza delle Erbe Market
Daily open-air fruit and speck market in the old town.
Hopfen & Co.
Brewpub in a medieval building brewing unfiltered beers.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Nearby in August
- Val Gardena in August~16 mi · highs 70°F, 5.5 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cortina d'Ampezzo in August~37 mi · highs 70°F, 5.5 in rain · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- St. Moritz in August~72 mi · highs 63°F, 5.7 in rain · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Füssen in August~80 mi · highs 72°F, 7.0 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,645 m to Bolzano's ~270 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bolzano in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Bolzano?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 69/100 against a best of 82 in April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Sep window our Dolomites High Road route recommends.
How hot is Bolzano in August?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bolzano in August?
Yes: about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.6 in (929 mm).
What should I pack for Bolzano in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Bolzano
Routes in season in August
- Dolomites High Road Jun – Sep
Planning Bolzano in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.