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Where to go in August

August sits deep in southern-hemisphere winter and northern-hemisphere summer, and that split shapes the best trips. Southern Africa is dry and mild, with Namibia seeing no rain at all and highs near 27.5°C, while Zimbabwe and Zambia stay warm and clear for wildlife watching. Madagascar scores highest this month, with just 1.4 rain days and a high of 20.8°C. Southern Europe is also in good form: Portugal and Gibraltar offer sunny, dry days above 24°C, and France stays warm at 28.1°C. Island destinations like Fiji, Tonga and Bermuda bring warmth with more frequent showers. The toughest conditions are in the Gulf, where Kuwait hits 44.2°C and the UAE 43.5°C, and in Thailand, where 23.6 rain days mark the wet season.

Top picks

Best places to go in August

Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.

  1. Madagascar 21°C

    1.Madagascar

    9.7/10

    Africa

    Score of 9.7, rain almost stops at 1.4 days and 4mm, while sun hours rise to 10.8 as temperatures warm up.

    High / low
    21°C / 8°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.8 hrs
    Madagascar guide →
  2. Zimbabwe 26°C

    2.Zimbabwe

    9.6/10

    Africa

    Top score of 9.6, almost no rain at 6mm, 10.3 sun hours and warming highs of 25.8°C.

    High / low
    26°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    10.3 hrs
    Zimbabwe guide →
  3. Portugal 25°C

    3.Portugal

    9.5/10

    Europe

    Top score of 9.5, with highs of 25°C, just 2.6 rain days and warm sea at 17.3°C.

    High / low
    25°C / 17°C
    Rain days
    3
    Sun daily
    12.1 hrs
    Portugal guide →
  4. Cape Verde 26°C

    4.Cape Verde

    9.3/10

    Africa

    Highs around 26°C, rain on about 3 days.

    High / low
    26°C / 25°C
    Rain days
    3
    Sun daily
    10.7 hrs
    Cape Verde guide →
  5. Gibraltar 27°C

    5.Gibraltar

    9.1/10

    Europe

    Score 9.1, hottest month at 27.2°C, low rainfall of 6mm and 12.4 sun hours.

    High / low
    27°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    12.4 hrs
    Gibraltar guide →
  6. Peru 19°C

    6.Peru

    8.6/10

    Americas

    Score stays high at 8.6, Lima still dry with 0 rain days, though temperatures cool to an 18.6°C high.

    High / low
    19°C / 14°C
    Rain days
    0
    Sun daily
    10.2 hrs
    Peru guide →
  7. Romania 26°C

    7.Romania

    8.3/10

    Europe

    Top score of 8.3, highs of 25.5°C and only 8.7 rain days, the driest summer month.

    High / low
    26°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    12.0 hrs
    Romania guide →
  8. Tonga 24°C

    8.Tonga

    8.2/10

    Oceania

    Score of 8.2, low rainfall at 85mm over 8.9 days, mild highs near 24°C.

    High / low
    24°C / 23°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    9.1 hrs
    Tonga guide →
  9. Bermuda 28°C

    9.Bermuda

    8.0/10

    Americas

    Highs around 28°C, rain on about 16 days, sea 29°C.

    High / low
    28°C / 26°C
    Rain days
    16
    Sun daily
    12.0 hrs
    Bermuda guide →
  10. Fiji 28°C

    10.Fiji

    8.0/10

    Oceania

    Score 8, highs of 27.6°C, only 6 rain days and 10.1 sun hours keep things dry and mild.

    High / low
    28°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    10.1 hrs
    Fiji guide →
  11. Mexico 27°C

    11.Mexico

    8.0/10

    Americas

    Highs around 27°C, rain on about 8 days.

    High / low
    27°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    8
    Sun daily
    11.6 hrs
    Mexico guide →
  12. Mongolia 22°C

    12.Mongolia

    7.8/10

    Asia

    Score 7.8 with mild 21.6°C highs, though rain picks up to 12 days and 88mm.

    High / low
    22°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    12
    Sun daily
    11.1 hrs
    Mongolia guide →
  13. Turkey 30°C

    13.Turkey

    7.8/10

    Asia

    Highs around 30°C, rain on about 2 days.

    High / low
    30°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    12.9 hrs
    Turkey guide →
  14. Australia 18°C

    14.Australia

    7.5/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 18°C, rain on about 6 days, sea 18°C.

    High / low
    18°C / 9°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    9.2 hrs
    Australia guide →
  15. Taiwan 19°C

    15.Taiwan

    7.0/10

    Asia

    Highs around 19°C, rain on about 27 days.

    High / low
    19°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    27
    Sun daily
    8.7 hrs
    Taiwan guide →

August

Warm & sunny

Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.

August

Beach weather

Coast with the sea at 22 °C or warmer.

August

Short-haul from Europe

Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.

Honest advice

Toughest weather in August

Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.

Side by side

August weather comparison: top 10 destinations

Average weather of each destination's main city this month, and our month score out of 10.

August weather for the top 10 destinations
Destination Avg high Avg low Rainfall Sun hrs/day Sea temp August score
Madagascar 21°C 8°C 4 mm 10.8 hrs – 9.7
Zimbabwe 26°C 11°C 6 mm 10.3 hrs Inland 9.6
Portugal 25°C 17°C 14 mm 12.1 hrs 17°C 9.5
Cape Verde 26°C 25°C 25 mm 10.7 hrs – 9.3
Gibraltar 27°C 21°C 6 mm 12.4 hrs Inland 9.1
Peru 19°C 14°C 1 mm 10.2 hrs 18°C 8.6
Romania 26°C 15°C 72 mm 12.0 hrs – 8.3
Tonga 24°C 23°C 85 mm 9.1 hrs – 8.2
Bermuda 28°C 26°C 117 mm 12.0 hrs 29°C 8.0
Fiji 28°C 21°C 89 mm 10.1 hrs 26°C 8.0

FAQ

Travelling in August

Where is warm in August?

Tanzania is one of the warmest picks, with highs of 29°C and almost no rain, just 0.1 rain days. Zambia reaches 28°C with 0.7 rain days, and Namibia hits 27.5°C with no rain at all. All three suit travellers who want heat without soggy afternoons.

Where is the weather toughest in August?

Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are the toughest, with highs of 44.2°C and 43.5°C. Mauritania follows at 38.9°C. Thailand is harder in a different way: it's cooler at 33.5°C but very wet, with 23.6 rain days expected in the month.

Is Portugal good in August?

Yes, Portugal scores 9.5 out of 10 for August. Expect highs of 24.7°C, only 2.6 rain days, and sea temperatures around 17.3°C, which makes it comfortable for sightseeing and reasonable for swimming.

Is Thailand good in August?

No, August is one of Thailand's harder months, scoring just 0.8. Highs reach 33.5°C and rain is expected on about 23.6 days, meaning rain is likely most days of your trip. This is the wet season affecting travel plans rather than a reason to rule the country out entirely.

Where has the best beach weather in August?

Fiji and Bermuda stand out for warm seas. Fiji's sea temperature is 26.4°C with 6 rain days, while Bermuda's sea reaches 28.5°C but with more rain, 15.5 days. For drier beach days, Angola offers a 22.1°C sea with only 0.5 rain days.