Where to go in August

25 destinations with the right weather and season in August, with temperatures and what not to miss.

• 🌡️ 29°C

  Hiroshima

  Japan

  Peace memorials, summer festivals and nearby Miyajima Island.

  Summer

  • Peace Memorial Park
  • Miyajima Island
  • Itsukushima Shrine
  • Summer festivals

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  Madagascar

  Madagascar

  Unique island with lemurs, baobabs and dry season wildlife viewing.

  Dry season

  • Lemur watching
  • Avenue of Baobabs
  • Tsingy formations
  • Unique wildlife

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  Gulf of Orosei

  Italy

  In August the sea is at its warmest and boats run daily to coves reachable only by water or long hikes.

  Sea season

  • Cala Goloritzé
  • Cala Luna by boat
  • Gola di Gorropu
  • Bue Marino cave

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  Favignana

  Italy

  August is perfect for cycling between coves and swimming in Cala Rossa, with fresh tuna and granita every day.

  Island summer

  • Cala Rossa
  • Bike tour
  • Former tuna factory
  • Levanzo by boat

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  Campo Imperatore

  Italy

  In August this high plateau stays cool, and its dark skies are ideal for the Perseids around 10-12 August.

  Perseids

  • Perseids stargazing
  • Corno Grande hike
  • Rocca Calascio
  • Arrosticini

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  Ascoli Piceno

  Italy

  On the first Sunday of August the Quintana brings knights, a Renaissance parade and jousting to the travertine city.

  Quintana

  • Quintana joust
  • Piazza del Popolo
  • Olive all'ascolana
  • Caffè Meletti

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  Salzburg

  Austria

  The Salzburg Festival runs all August, with opera, concerts and Jedermann staged in front of the cathedral.

  Salzburg Festival

  • Festival concerts
  • Hohensalzburg Fortress
  • Mirabell Gardens
  • Wolfgangsee swim

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  Lucerne

  Switzerland

  August opens with fireworks for Swiss National Day on the 1st, and the Lucerne Festival begins mid-month.

  Swiss National Day

  • Chapel Bridge
  • Lake steamer
  • Mount Pilatus
  • Lucerne Festival

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  San Sebastián

  Spain

  In mid-August the Semana Grande brings a nightly fireworks contest over La Concha, with cooler Basque weather.

  Semana Grande

  • Fireworks over La Concha
  • Pintxos in Parte Vieja
  • Monte Igueldo
  • Zurriola surf

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  Budapest

  Hungary

  On 20 August St Stephen's Day ends with huge fireworks over the Danube, and the thermal baths stay open late.

  St Stephen's Day

  • Danube fireworks
  • Széchenyi Baths
  • Fisherman's Bastion
  • Ruin bars

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  Kefalonia

  Greece

  August has the warmest Ionian water for Myrtos and Antisamos, and village festivals with wine and dancing.

  Panigiri season

  • Myrtos beach
  • Melissani cave
  • Assos
  • Robola wineries

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  Naxos

  Greece

  Authentic Greek island with pristine beaches and ancient ruins.

  Summer

  • Portara monument
  • Plaka Beach
  • Traditional villages
  • Ancient temples

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  Brittany

  France

  In early August the Interceltic Festival in Lorient fills the coast with bagpipes and Celtic music, in mild weather.

  Interceltic Festival

  • Lorient festival
  • Pink Granite Coast
  • Saint-Malo walls
  • Crêpes and cider

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  Lake Ohrid

  North Macedonia

  August is warm for swimming in the lake, and the Ohrid Summer Festival holds concerts in the ancient theatre.

  Summer Festival

  • Church of St John at Kaneo
  • Ancient theatre
  • Lake swim
  • St Naum monastery

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  Gdańsk

  Poland

  Through mid-August St Dominic's Fair fills the old town with stalls, music and food, with Baltic beaches nearby.

  St Dominic's Fair

  • St Dominic's Fair
  • Long Market
  • Sopot pier
  • Malbork Castle

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  Isle of Skye

  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  In August the heather turns the moors purple, the days are long and the weather is at its kindest for hiking.

  Heather bloom

  • Old Man of Storr
  • Fairy Pools
  • Quiraing
  • Portree harbour

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  Geirangerfjord

  Norway

  August brings the fjord's warmest days, all mountain roads open and waterfalls still running down the cliffs.

  Fjord summer

  • Seven Sisters falls
  • Dalsnibba viewpoint
  • Trollstigen road
  • Fjord kayak

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  Kaş

  Türkiye

  August has the clearest, warmest water on the Lycian coast, ideal for diving, kayaking over ruins and island hopping.

  Sea season

  • Kekova sunken city
  • Kaputaş beach
  • Diving
  • Meis island trip

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  Flores

  Indonesia

  Hidden gem with Komodo dragons, volcanic lakes and traditional villages.

  Dry season

  • Komodo National Park
  • Kelimutu lakes
  • Traditional villages
  • Pink Beach

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  Maui

  Hawaii, USA

  Discover waterfalls, volcanoes, and Hawaiian beaches.

  Summer

  • Beaches
  • Volcano hikes
  • Surfing
  • Waterfalls
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  Valencia

  Spain

  City of Arts and Sciences, paella birthplace and Mediterranean beaches.

  Summer

  • City of Arts and Sciences
  • Paella restaurants
  • Beaches
  • Central Market

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  Rovinj

  Croatia

  Venetian architecture, Istrian cuisine and Adriatic summer charm.

  Summer

  • Old Town
  • St. Euphemia Church
  • Istrian truffles
  • Coastal walks

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  Cape Town

  South Africa

  Enjoy whale watching and stunning coastal landscapes.

  Winter

  • Table Mountain
  • Whale watching
  • Beaches
  • Vineyards

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  Vancouver

  Canada

  Perfect for hiking, cycling, and outdoor adventures.

  Summer

  • Stanley Park
  • Hiking trails
  • Seafood
  • Mountains

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  Edinburgh

  Scotland, UK

  Home of the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

  Summer

  • Fringe Festival
  • Castles
  • Pubs
  • Royal Mile