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August · 14 top picks

Where to go in August

August is a dry month in much of southern and eastern Africa. Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania get only 0.1 to 2.2 rain days, with highs of 21 to 29°C. Chile is mild at about 20°C, and Fiji has warm sea water at 26.4°C. In Europe, Gibraltar is warm and dry, while France and Romania have more rain. Mongolia is pleasant at 24°C. Avoid Thailand and Haiti: Thailand gets 23.6 rain days and Haiti 19.5, with highs of 33.5°C and 34.1°C. Egypt and Mauritania are very hot, with highs near 38 to 39°C.

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

    Scores 9.7. Driest month at 4 mm of rain, with highs of 20.8°C and 10.8 sun hours.

    High / low
    21°C / 8°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.8 hrs
    Madagascar guide →
  2. Chile 20°C

    2.Chile

    9.6/10

    Americas

    Highs around 20°C, rain on about 2 days.

    High / low
    20°C / 9°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    9.9 hrs
    Chile guide →
  3. Zimbabwe 26°C

    3.Zimbabwe

    9.6/10

    Africa

    Top score of 9.6, with just 6 mm of rain over 2.2 days, 10.3 sun hours and highs near 26°C.

    High / low
    26°C / 11°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    10.3 hrs
    Zimbabwe guide →
  4. Gibraltar 27°C

    4.Gibraltar

    9.1/10

    Europe

    Scores 9.1. It is the warmest month at 27.2°C, with 12.4 sun hours and 6 mm of rain.

    High / low
    27°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    12.4 hrs
    Gibraltar guide →
  5. Zambia 28°C

    5.Zambia

    8.9/10

    Africa

    Scores 8.9. Dry with 2 mm of rain and 11.2 hours of sun, but warmer at 28°C.

    High / low
    28°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    11.2 hrs
    Zambia guide →
  6. Fiji 28°C

    6.Fiji

    8.7/10

    Oceania

    Scores 8.7, with 6 rain days, 10.1 sun hours a day and a mild 27.6°C high.

    High / low
    28°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    10.1 hrs
    Fiji guide →
  7. Mongolia 24°C

    7.Mongolia

    8.5/10

    Asia

    Scores 8.5. Warm at 24.3°C, but the wettest month, with 54 mm over 7.6 days.

    High / low
    24°C / 12°C
    Rain days
    8
    Sun daily
    10.9 hrs
    Mongolia guide →
  8. Romania 26°C

    8.Romania

    8.3/10

    Europe

    Top score of 8.3. Warm highs of 25.5°C, 12 sun hours and only 8.7 rain days.

    High / low
    26°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    12.0 hrs
    Romania guide →
  9. France 28°C

    9.France

    8.0/10

    Europe

    Scores 8. Lyon has the fewest rain days (7.2) and 12 hours of sun, but highs reach 28°C.

    High / low
    28°C / 17°C
    Rain days
    7
    Sun daily
    11.9 hrs
    France guide →
  10. Paraguay 28°C

    10.Paraguay

    7.8/10

    Americas

    Scores 7.8: warmer 28°C highs, 8.9 sun hours and just 5.7 rain days.

    High / low
    28°C / 18°C
    Rain days
    6
    Sun daily
    8.9 hrs
    Paraguay guide →
  11. Turkey 30°C

    11.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 →
  12. Bolivia 27°C

    12.Bolivia

    7.5/10

    Americas

    Joint top score of 7.5, the fewest rain days of the best months at 11, and 8.9 sun hours daily.

    High / low
    27°C / 18°C
    Rain days
    11
    Sun daily
    8.9 hrs
    Bolivia guide →
  13. Papua New Guinea 23°C

    13.Papua New Guinea

    7.0/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 23°C, rain on about 26 days.

    High / low
    23°C / 18°C
    Rain days
    26
    Sun daily
    9.9 hrs
    Papua New Guinea guide →
  14. Taiwan 19°C

    14.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

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
Chile 20°C 9°C 17 mm 9.9 hrs – 9.6
Zimbabwe 26°C 11°C 6 mm 10.3 hrs Inland 9.6
Gibraltar 27°C 21°C 6 mm 12.4 hrs Inland 9.1
Zambia 28°C 15°C 2 mm 11.2 hrs Inland 8.9
Fiji 28°C 21°C 89 mm 10.1 hrs 26°C 8.7
Mongolia 24°C 12°C 54 mm 10.9 hrs Inland 8.5
Romania 26°C 15°C 72 mm 12.0 hrs – 8.3
France 28°C 17°C 61 mm 11.9 hrs – 8.0
Paraguay 28°C 18°C 67 mm 8.9 hrs Inland 7.8

FAQ

Travelling in August

Where is the best place to travel in August?

Madagascar scores highest in August, at 9.7. Days reach about 20.8°C and there are only 1.4 rain days in the month. Chile and Zimbabwe come next, both at 9.6. Chile has highs of 20°C with 1.9 rain days. Zimbabwe is warmer, at 25.8°C, with 2.2 rain days.

Where in Europe is good to visit in August?

Gibraltar is the top European pick in August, with a score of 9.1. It has highs of 27.2°C and just 1.4 rain days. Romania (8.3) and France (8) also do well, but expect more rain: 8.7 and 7.2 days. Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina get 10.7 and 11 rain days.

Where can I go for warm sea in August?

Fiji is a good choice for warm sea in August. The sea is about 26.4°C and daytime highs reach 27.6°C. It scores 8.7. Be ready for some showers, though. Fiji has about 6 rain days in August.

Is Thailand good to visit in August?

No, August is a poor month for Thailand. It scores just 0.8. There are about 23.6 rain days, so expect rain on most days. Highs of 33.5°C add heat and humidity. Haiti is also a poor choice, scoring 0.4, with 19.5 rain days and highs of 34.1°C.

Is Egypt too hot in August?

Yes, for most travellers Egypt is too hot in August. Daytime highs average 37.6°C and there are 0 rain days, so there is little relief from the heat. It scores 3.5. Mauritania is even hotter, at 38.9°C. Brazil also scores 3.5, with highs of 35.5°C.