Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Amalfi?
Packed — August is Amalfi's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 96% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Amalfi's own year — not a headcount.
August is one of Amalfi's busiest months: hot and showery, around 31°C / 88°F with rain on about 8 days, and Packed every day.
No — not if you want Amalfi to yourself. Every one of August's 31 days in our window is Busy or Packed, and the typical day is Packed. It is crowded throughout. Expect around 31 °C by day, with rain on about 8 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 2 of the 31 days. Late August is the month's quietest stretch in Amalfi — the typical day at 93%, against 98% in early August. For similar weather with fewer people, come in October or May. The crush is at Piazza Duomo and the main lane; the quiet is at the Valle dei Mulini. The calmest day is Sunday 29 August, the busiest Sunday 15 August.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Amalfi, August ranks 4th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sun 15 Aug, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Sun 29 Aug at 91%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 31°C by day.
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How busy is Amalfi in August?
Every day is Packed — the crowd level barely shifts.
Ships call on 2 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 170 guests — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month barely moves — every day lands between 91% and 100% of the year. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
The lightest days are the 21st, 29th and 31st. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Star Clipper — guest capacity 170
Record Amalfi on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 170 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
Record Amalfi on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 112 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Azamara Onward — guest capacity 684 08:00–17:00
Record Amalfi on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 684 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 13:00–20:00
Record Amalfi on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 148 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 13:00–20:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓1 · Italy public holiday
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
Record Amalfi on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. Why: Italy public holiday; Germany public holiday; France public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, sizes unknown. Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Star Clipper — guest capacity 170
Record Amalfi on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 170 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
Record Amalfi on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 112 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Star Clipper — guest capacity 170
Record Amalfi on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 170 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Packed busier than 91% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Amalfi on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/amalfi/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Amalfi?
Late August is the month's quietest stretch in Amalfi — the typical day at 93%, against 98% in early August.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Amalfi
Real heat — around 31°C / 88°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 8 days, so keep a layer handy.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Amalfi in August
Based on: Italy's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
