Where should I travel in August?
August is the last stretch of the summer holidays. It's festival month in several cities, the North Atlantic is at its warmest, and it's dry season in southern Africa.
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5 ideas for travelling in August
01Photo: Andrew Colin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Edinburgh, Scotland
The Fringe fills the city with theatre, comedy and street performance all August. Book accommodation very early.
02Photo: Ben Bender · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Tallinn and Riga
Medieval old towns, long summer evenings and beaches nearby. A short trip and great for a two-stop city break.
03Photo: JopkeB · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons The Azores, Portugal
Late summer is usually the warmest time on the islands. Crater lakes, hot springs and whale watching.
04Photo: chil / Zacharie Gros · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons The Swiss Alps
Peak hiking season, when the highest trails are free of snow. Trains and lifts make it easy without a car.
05Photo: Yathin S Krishnappa · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Namibia
Dry season, when wildlife gathers at Etosha's waterholes. Desert, dunes and long road trips under the stars.
Where is it warm in August?
In August most of Europe is in summer mode. The Azores are usually at their warmest, while Edinburgh, the Baltics and the Alps are milder. In Namibia it's winter, with warm days and cold nights.
28 of the 28 destinations typically reach at least 25 degrees by day in August.
- 30°+
- 25–29°
- 20–24°
- Below 20°
| Destination | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | 41° | 31° | 34° |
| Muscat · Oman | 37° | 29° | 30° |
| Antalya · Turkey | 36° | 24° | 31° |
| Hurghada · Egypt | 36° | 29° | 30° |
| Rhodes · Greece | 33° | 26° | 28° |
| Cyprus · Mediterranean | 33° | 24° | 30° |
| Mallorca · Spain | 32° | 23° | 28° |
| Costa del Sol · Spain | 32° | 24° | 26° |
| Gran Canaria · Canary Islands, Spain | 31° | 24° | 24° |
| Malta · Mediterranean | 31° | 25° | 28° |
| Sicily · Italy | 31° | 24° | 28° |
| Split · Croatia | 31° | 22° | 26° |
| Cancún · Mexico | 31° | 26° | 29° |
| Miami · Florida, USA | 31° | 26° | 32° |
| Algarve · Portugal | 30° | 21° | 18° |
Holidays in August: good to know
Danish schools start again in August. The second half of the month is often cheaper and calmer than the start.
These ideas are general seasonal tips. Weather, opening times and prices vary from year to year, so check before you book.
Find your own match in August
We've already picked August. Wayoop asks about your budget, travel time and wishes and finds up to three destinations that suit you.