Best Places to Travel in August

Turkey (Istanbul & Cappadocia)

🌡️ 73–84°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak-summer heat, packed sites and glowing sunsets over the fairy chimneys.

Kenya (Masai Mara & Amboseli)

🌡️ 55–79°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak migration: massed herds, dramatic crossings and clear Amboseli skies.

Rwanda (Volcanoes NP Gorillas)

🌡️ 62–83°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Warm, dry and clear, ideal conditions across the Virunga volcanoes.

Serengeti (Ndutu & Mara)

🌡️ 57–79°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Peak crossings and clear skies as wildebeest brave the crocodile-filled Mara River.

Zanzibar

🌡️ 71–85°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Sunny, dry and breezy, peak beach-and-reef season with steady kite winds.

Amalfi Coast & Naples (Italy)

🌡️ 66–87°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak heat and crowds—early swims, boat days and Ferragosto fireworks.

Azores (Sao Miguel) (Europe)

🌡️ 66–78°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

The island's warmest, sunniest month, buzzing with festivals and swimmers.

Barcelona

🌡️ 70–83°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Sultry and festive as Gracia's decorated streets throw the year's best block party.

Bavaria (Munich & Neuschwanstein)

🌡️ 58–76°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Hot, festive late summer; lake days, mountain huts and buzzing beer gardens.

Berlin (Germany)

🌡️ 56–77°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Warm, laid-back late summer; easy lake days and breezy rooftop bars.

Budapest (Hungary)

🌡️ 62–80°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Festival fever; Sziget crowds and St. Stephen's fireworks over the river.

Copenhagen

🌡️ 57–71°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Balmy late summer with harbour swims and buzzing terraces citywide.

Croatia (Dubrovnik & Split)

🌡️ 74–86°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Sizzling and crowded; warm seas, summer festival and sunset swims.

Ireland (Dublin & Kerry)

🌡️ 54–65°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Warm, festive and lively, with village fairs and packed coasts.

Lisbon & Sintra (Europe)

🌡️ 64–82°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak summer heat and holiday energy, with locals at the shore.

London (United Kingdom)

🌡️ 57–72°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Warm, festival-fuelled and carnival-loud, though many locals flee.

Mallorca

🌡️ 67–88°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Sun-drenched high summer: prime beach and boat season across the island.

Montenegro (Kotor & Budva)

🌡️ 64–89°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Hot, crowded and vibrant; festivals, night swims and packed beaches.

Norwegian Fjords (Bergen)

🌡️ 54–67°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Late-summer greens, ripe cherries and still-long evenings before the rains return.

Prague (Czechia)

🌡️ 54–76°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Hot city days softened by beer gardens, island cinemas and river breezes.

Provence & French Riviera (France)

🌡️ 69–82°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak summer heat and packed beaches, glittering, glamorous, and gloriously busy.

Santorini & Greek Islands

🌡️ 75–85°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Peak summer sizzle and meltemi gusts—harvest energy in the vineyards.

Scottish Highlands & Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

🌡️ 51–63°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Festival fever in Edinburgh under long, mild summer days.

Sicily — Palermo & Catania (Italy)

🌡️ 71–90°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Blazing peak heat and Ferragosto crowds—early swims and shaded coves.

Slovenia (Lake Bled & Ljubljana)

🌡️ 61–82°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Hot valleys, cool lakes; rafting, summits and open-air Ljubljana.

Stockholm

🌡️ 54–72°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Balmy late summer with crayfish parties and buzzing outdoor culture.

Swiss Alps (Zermatt)

🌡️ 47–67°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Warm, sunny high summer; wildflower meadows and full access to the mountain huts.

The Algarve (Europe)

🌡️ 69–82°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak-summer heat, festivals and packed golden beaches all along the coast.

The Netherlands

🌡️ 56–72°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Balmy but showery—classical music drifts over the canals.

Vienna (Austria)

🌡️ 60–79°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Warm, unhurried high summer; late sunsets, riverside swims and quiet grand museums.

Madagascar

🌡️ 52–71°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Sunny dry-season days, peak whale watching and excellent wildlife viewing.

Seychelles

🌡️ 75–83°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Fine dry-season weather with a chance to swim beside gentle whale sharks.

Alaska (Denali & Inside Passage)

🌡️ 52–65°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Late-summer berries and wildlife with the first aurora returning to darkening skies.

Banff & Canadian Rockies

🌡️ 43–72°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Warm, golden high-summer days for canoeing, hiking and turquoise-lake photography.

Kauai (Hawaii)

🌡️ 74–85°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak summer sun, warm calm water and the island at its most swimmable.

Maui (Hawaii)

🌡️ 72–88°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak summer heat, warm calm seas and starry Haleakala summit nights.

Pacific Northwest (Seattle & Olympic) (North America)

🌡️ 57–78°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak summer sunshine and warm evenings, the region at its glorious best.

Quebec City & Montreal (Eastern Canada)

🌡️ 55–77°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Warm and lively summer days, still festival-packed with balmy riverside evenings.

San Francisco & Wine Country (North America)

🌡️ 55–68°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Warm inland, foggy on the coast, and packed with summer festival energy.

Vail / Aspen

🌡️ 41–73°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Golden high-summer hiking and world-class music before the aspens start to turn.

Vancouver & Whistler

🌡️ 57–73°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak summer sparkle: alpine hikes, city beaches and long golden evenings.

Yellowstone & Grand Teton

🌡️ 37–75°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak high-summer wildlife and warm days, though afternoon crowds fill the boardwalks.

Yosemite & Sierra Nevada (North America)

🌡️ 57–89°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Peak-summer heat and thinning waterfalls, but glorious high-country hiking.

Iceland

🌡️ 47–58°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Long light lingers with warm days, wildflowers and lively festivals.

Cook Islands (Rarotonga & Aitutaki) (Oceania)

🌡️ 67–77°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Sunniest, driest month—clear water, whales offshore and buzzing beaches.

Fiji (Oceania)

🌡️ 69–80°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Sunniest month—dry, comfortable and lively; book resorts and transfers well ahead.

Great Barrier Reef (Cairns)

🌡️ 63–81°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Dry and gorgeous; the clearest water, warm days and cool comfortable nights.

New Zealand (South Island)

🌡️ 33–46°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Long ski days and softening spring snow high in the alps.

Tahiti & Bora Bora (Oceania)

🌡️ 70–83°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Sunniest, driest month—warm days, whale season underway and buzzing resorts.

Uluru & Red Centre

🌡️ 42–74°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Sunny and dry; comfortable hiking, wildflowers stirring and desert festivals.

Amazon Rainforest (Iquitos & Manaus)

🌡️ 70–91°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

One of the driest, sunniest months, ideal for hiking and easy river travel.

Bolivia (Uyuni Salt Flats)

🌡️ 27–57°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Windy, dry late winter with brilliant light and empty salt horizons.

Galápagos Islands

🌡️ 68–77°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Coolest, breeziest season: peak seabird activity and whale-shark diving up north.

Peru (Machu Picchu & Cusco)

🌡️ 36–68°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Warm, dry and sun-drenched days keep peak trekking season in full swing.

Bali (Ubud & Beaches)

🌡️ 74–85°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Driest, windiest month—brilliant blue skies and top diving visibility.

Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Borneo)

🌡️ 76–91°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Warm summer season with festivals—Merdeka pride builds toward Aug 31.

Singapore

🌡️ 78–89°F  ·  🟢 Non-stop

Patriotic National Day energy with fireworks over a warm, humid Marina Bay.

Botswana (Okavango Delta)

🌡️ 53–85°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Dry, sunny and game-packed as the flood peaks across the channels.

Namibia (Sossusvlei & Etosha)

🌡️ 49–78°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Dry, sunny and wildlife-rich with brilliant star-filled desert nights.

Victoria Falls

🌡️ 52–82°F  ·  🟡 1 connection

Dry warmth as flow eases and adventure season kicks into gear.