Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Capri?
Packed — August is Capri'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 Capri's own year — not a headcount.
August is one of Capri's busiest months: warm and dry, around 26°C / 80°F, and Packed every day.
No — not if you want Capri 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 26 °C by day, with rain on about 4 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 2 of the 31 days. No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead. For similar weather with fewer people, come in October or November. The crush is at Marina Grande and the funicular; the quiet is at Anacapri. The calmest day is Sunday 29 August, the busiest Tuesday 3 August.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Capri, August ranks 4th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Tue 3 Aug, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Sun 29 Aug at 92%.
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 →
An easy month to pack for — rain on 4 of 31 days.
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How busy is Capri 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 112 guests — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month barely moves — every day lands between 92% and 100% of the year. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
The lightest days are the 21st, 22nd and 29th. Still busy — but the easiest of the month.
Sun 01 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; France school holidays. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/capri/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
Record Capri on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. 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/capri/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
Record Capri on Fri 6 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/capri/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri on Sat 7 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/capri/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri on Sun 8 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/capri/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#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 Capri 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/capri/#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 Capri 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/capri/#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 Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Italy public holiday
Record Capri on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: Italy public holiday; Germany public holiday; France public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/capri/#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 Capri 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/capri/#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 Capri 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/capri/#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 Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri on Fri 20 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/capri/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
Record Capri on Mon 23 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/capri/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri on Thu 26 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/capri/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 94% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 92% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Capri 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/capri/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explora I — size unknown (uncounted)
Record Capri on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, sizes unknown. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/capri/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Capri?
No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Packed throughout; pick by day instead.
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 Capri
Comfortably warm — around 26°C / 80°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on only about 4 days.
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 Capri 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.
