Best Places to Visit in August
August continues peak summer in the north, with hot temperatures and large crowds at popular destinations. It is monsoon season in South and Southeast Asia, which means lower prices for those willing to handle rain. Southern Hemisphere ski resorts and winter escapes offer a counterpoint.
Europe
8 destinations1Excellent16Excellent21Excellent22Excellent25Excellent26Excellent29Excellent30Excellent
MadeiraPortugal
77°F4 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
CappadociaTurkey
88°F2 rain daysVery busyPremium
SevilleSpain
99°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
MarseilleFrance
83°F2 rain daysVery busyPremium
AlgarvePortugal
85°F0 rain daysVery busyPremium
YerevanArmenia
94°F2 rain daysVery busyPremium
LisbonPortugal
84°F1 rain daysVery busyPremium
SintraPortugal
86°F1 rain daysVery busyPremium
Americas
6 destinations7Excellent8Excellent9Excellent11Excellent23Excellent24Excellent
San DiegoUnited States
96°F2 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
PortlandUnited States
100°F4 rain daysVery busyPremium
Napa ValleyUnited States
102°F0 rain daysVery busyAbove avg
Santa BarbaraUnited States
90°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Los AngelesUnited States
97°F1 rain daysVery busyAbove avg
Lake TahoeUnited States
79°F3 rain daysVery busyPremium
Asia
3 destinationsAfrica
4 destinationsMiddle East
7 destinations2Excellent3Excellent4Excellent5Excellent6Excellent12Excellent19Excellent
Tel AvivIsrael
100°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
JerusalemIsrael
100°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
PetraJordan
101°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
BeirutLebanon
94°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
IsfahanIran
103°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
ShirazIran
103°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Wadi RumJordan
105°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Oceania
2 destinationsPersonalize These Results
These rankings prioritize weather comfort. Adjust the importance of temperature, dry weather, daylight, crowds, and cost to get recommendations tailored to your travel style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I travel in August?
The top-rated destinations for August based on weather, crowds, and cost are Madeira, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Petra, and Beirut. These destinations score highest on our composite travel index, which weighs temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost.
What are the cheapest places to visit in August?
Among the top-ranked destinations, the most budget-friendly options in August are Madeira, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem. These destinations have below-average accommodation and travel costs during this period.
Where is warm in August?
The warmest highly-rated destinations in August include Fes (111°F), Chefchaouen (106°F), Tashkent (105°F). Keep in mind that the best travel experience depends on more than temperature -- crowd levels, rainfall, and costs also matter.
Where can I avoid crowds in August?
For a quieter experience in August, consider Madeira, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem. These destinations have lower tourist volumes during this period while still offering favorable weather conditions.