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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 this month. Southern Africa is dry and mild: Madagascar hits 20.8°C with just 1.4 rain days, Namibia stays bone-dry at 27.5°C, and Zimbabwe and Zambia offer good safari weather with almost no rain. Europe still has summer warmth, with Portugal at 24.7°C and 17.3°C sea temperatures, plus Gibraltar and France both over 27°C. Peru's coast is cool and rain-free at 18.6°C. The toughest conditions are in the Gulf, where Kuwait reaches 44.2°C and the UAE 43.5°C, and in Thailand, where 23.6 rain days bring heavy monsoon downpours.

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. Zimbabwe 26°C

    2.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 →
  3. Portugal 25°C

    3.Portugal

    9.5/10

    Europe

    Top score of 9.5: Porto averages 24.7°C highs, just 2.6 rain days and 12.1 hours of sun.

    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

    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 →
  6. Peru 19°C

    6.Peru

    8.6/10

    Americas

    Scores 8.6. Lima stays dry with 0 rain days and is the coolest month, with highs near 18.6°C.

    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. 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 →
  8. Tonga 24°C

    8.Tonga

    8.2/10

    Oceania

    Scores 8.2. The coolest month, with highs of 23.7°C and only 85 mm of rain over 8.9 days.

    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

    Scores 8. Mild 27.6°C highs, about 6 rain days, 10.1 sun hours a day and a 26.4°C sea.

    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

    Scores 7.8 with 22°C highs and 11 sun hours. It is also the wettest month, with 88 mm over 12 days.

    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

Is Madagascar good in August?

Yes, it's rated the top destination for August, with a score of 9.7 out of 10. Days are mild with a high of 20.8°C, and rain is rare, with only 1.4 rain days expected all month.

Where is the weather hottest in August?

Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are the hottest spots this month, with highs of 44.2°C and 43.5°C. Mauritania also runs very hot at 38.9°C. These three also see almost no rain, so the heat is dry and constant.

Where does it rain the most in August?

Thailand sees the most rain days in August, with 23.6 days of rain expected. Bermuda follows with 15.5 rain days, though its sea stays warm at 28.5°C. Tonga and Romania also see notable rain, at 8.9 and 8.7 days.

Is Portugal warm enough for the beach in August?

Yes, Portugal works well for a beach trip in August. The high reaches 24.7°C with sea temperatures of 17.3°C, and rain is rare at just 2.6 days for the month.

Where is good for a safari in Africa in August?

Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia and Tanzania all score well for August safaris. Namibia has zero rain days and a high of 27.5°C. Tanzania is warmer still, at 29°C, with almost no rain at 0.1 days.