Where to go on holiday in August
436 of our destinations have good weather in August, and 105 of them are at their very best. For sun without a long flight, Antalya in Turkey is about 36°C, around 4 hours from London. On a budget? Nha Trang costs about £35 a day.
Top picks for August
- Best month
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Iconic beaches, Christ the Redeemer, and vibrant nightlife.
- ☀️ August: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Bora Bora
French Polynesia
Overwater bungalows and turquoise lagoons.
- ☀️ August: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £280 a day
- ✈️ About 20h from London
- Best month
Reykjavík
Iceland
Geothermal landscapes, waterfalls, and northern lights.
- 🌦️ August: about 13°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Historic streets, dramatic castle views, and vibrant festivals set against rugged Scottish landscapes.
- 🌦️ August: about 17°C, rainy
- 💷 About £150 a day
- Best month
Mykonos
Greece
Famous nightlife, beaches, and stylish island atmosphere.
- ☀️ August: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Serengeti
Tanzania
Endless plains and the Great Migration of wildebeest.
- ☀️ August: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 9h from London
- Best month
Faro
Portugal
A gateway to the Algarve with historic streets and lagoon‑side nature.
- ☀️ August: about 31°C, dry
- 💷 About £95 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Zurich
Switzerland
Lakeside city with alpine access.
- 🌦️ August: about 23°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Geneva
Switzerland
International hub with lake and mountain views.
- 🌦️ August: about 23°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 1h from London
- Best month
Oslo
Norway
Modern Scandinavian capital surrounded by fjords.
- 🌦️ August: about 19°C, rainy
- 💷 About £210 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Bergen
Norway
Gateway to Norway’s fjords with colorful harbor houses.
- 🌧️ August: about 17°C, very wet
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Stockholm
Sweden
Island city with museums, parks, and Nordic charm.
- ⛅ August: about 21°C, some rain
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
✈️ Short-haul: under 5 hours from the UK
- Best month
Reykjavík
Iceland
Geothermal landscapes, waterfalls, and northern lights.
- 🌦️ August: about 13°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Mykonos
Greece
Famous nightlife, beaches, and stylish island atmosphere.
- ☀️ August: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Faro
Portugal
A gateway to the Algarve with historic streets and lagoon‑side nature.
- ☀️ August: about 31°C, dry
- 💷 About £95 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Zurich
Switzerland
Lakeside city with alpine access.
- 🌦️ August: about 23°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Geneva
Switzerland
International hub with lake and mountain views.
- 🌦️ August: about 23°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 1h from London
- Best month
Oslo
Norway
Modern Scandinavian capital surrounded by fjords.
- 🌦️ August: about 19°C, rainy
- 💷 About £210 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Bergen
Norway
Gateway to Norway’s fjords with colorful harbor houses.
- 🌧️ August: about 17°C, very wet
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Stockholm
Sweden
Island city with museums, parks, and Nordic charm.
- ⛅ August: about 21°C, some rain
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
🏖️ Beach holidays in August
- Best month
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Iconic beaches, Christ the Redeemer, and vibrant nightlife.
- ☀️ August: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Bora Bora
French Polynesia
Overwater bungalows and turquoise lagoons.
- ☀️ August: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £280 a day
- ✈️ About 20h from London
- Best month
Mykonos
Greece
Famous nightlife, beaches, and stylish island atmosphere.
- ☀️ August: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £120 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Faro
Portugal
A gateway to the Algarve with historic streets and lagoon‑side nature.
- ☀️ August: about 31°C, dry
- 💷 About £95 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Split
Croatia
Coastal city with Roman ruins and beaches.
- ☀️ August: about 29°C, some rain
- 💷 About £100 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Heraklion
Greece
Crete’s largest city with beaches and ruins.
- ☀️ August: about 29°C, dry
- 💷 About £100 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Antalya
Turkey
Turquoise coast beaches and resorts.
- ☀️ August: about 36°C, dry
- 💷 About £70 a day
- ✈️ About 4h from London
- Best month
Busan
South Korea
A coastal city with sandy beaches, seafood markets, and colourful hillside neighbourhoods.
- 🌧️ August: about 27°C, very wet
- 💷 About £85 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
🏙️ City breaks in August
- Best month
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Historic streets, dramatic castle views, and vibrant festivals set against rugged Scottish landscapes.
- 🌦️ August: about 17°C, rainy
- 💷 About £150 a day
- Best month
Zurich
Switzerland
Lakeside city with alpine access.
- 🌦️ August: about 23°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Geneva
Switzerland
International hub with lake and mountain views.
- 🌦️ August: about 23°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 1h from London
- Best month
Oslo
Norway
Modern Scandinavian capital surrounded by fjords.
- 🌦️ August: about 19°C, rainy
- 💷 About £210 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Stockholm
Sweden
Island city with museums, parks, and Nordic charm.
- ⛅ August: about 21°C, some rain
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Copenhagen
Denmark
Bikes, canals, and Scandinavian design.
- 🌦️ August: about 21°C, rainy
- 💷 About £200 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Helsinki
Finland
Nordic capital with saunas and seaside views.
- ⛅ August: about 20°C, some rain
- 💷 About £165 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Riga
Latvia
Art Nouveau architecture and lively markets.
- 🌦️ August: about 21°C, rainy
- 💷 About £70 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
🏛️ Culture and history in August
- Best month
Tallinn
Estonia
Medieval old town with Baltic charm.
- ⛅ August: about 21°C, some rain
- 💷 About £75 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Salzburg
Austria
Baroque architecture and alpine scenery.
- 🌧️ August: about 23°C, very wet
- 💷 About £125 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Bern
Switzerland
Medieval old town and scenic river views.
- 🌦️ August: about 22°C, rainy
- 💷 About £235 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Novi Sad
Serbia
Riverfront city known for the EXIT music festival.
- ☀️ August: about 31°C, some rain
- 💷 About £50 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Cali
Colombia
Salsa capital with warm climate and lively streets.
- ⛅ August: about 22°C, some rain
- 💷 About £45 a day
- ✈️ About 11h from London
- Best month
Quito
Ecuador
High-altitude capital with colonial architecture and Andean views.
- ☀️ August: about 24°C, some rain
- 💷 About £50 a day
- ✈️ About 12h from London
- Best month
Papeete
French Polynesia
Tahiti’s capital with markets and island culture.
- ☀️ August: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £270 a day
- ✈️ About 20h from London
- Best month
Vaduz
Liechtenstein
Alpine scenery and quiet European charm.
- 🌧️ August: about 19°C, very wet
- 💷 About £185 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
🏔️ Mountains and nature in August
- Best month
Reykjavík
Iceland
Geothermal landscapes, waterfalls, and northern lights.
- 🌦️ August: about 13°C, rainy
- 💷 About £250 a day
- ✈️ About 3h from London
- Best month
Serengeti
Tanzania
Endless plains and the Great Migration of wildebeest.
- ☀️ August: about 28°C, dry
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 9h from London
- Best month
Bergen
Norway
Gateway to Norway’s fjords with colorful harbor houses.
- 🌧️ August: about 17°C, very wet
- 💷 About £175 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Bled
Slovenia
Lake island and alpine scenery.
- 🌦️ August: about 24°C, rainy
- 💷 About £95 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
- Best month
Maasai Mara
Kenya
World-famous safari and wildlife migration.
- ☀️ August: about 27°C, some rain
- 💷 About £155 a day
- ✈️ About 9h from London
- Best month
Cairns
Australia
Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
- ⛅ August: about 23°C, some rain
- 💷 About £130 a day
- ✈️ About 19h from London
- Best month
Moorea
French Polynesia
Mountains, beaches, and tropical scenery.
- ☀️ August: about 26°C, some rain
- 💷 About £245 a day
- ✈️ About 20h from London
- Best month
Chamonix
France
Alpine resort town with skiing, hiking, and dramatic Mont Blanc views.
- 🌦️ August: about 18°C, rainy
- 💷 About £165 a day
- ✈️ About 2h from London
How we choose
"Best month" places are at their best in August. The others have pleasant weather then: typically 17–32°C by day and not too wet, based on long-term NASA climate averages. Costs are a typical mid-range day per person, and flight times are from London. Always check the latest travel advice before you book.