Where to go by month

Where to go in August

August is Europe’s busiest holiday month and the warmest time for the Nordics, Baltics and British Isles, while southern Africa and the Andes enjoy clear, dry winter weather.

114 countries and territories are in their best season in August, based on each guide’s best time to visit. Temperatures are monthly averages for the capital or main city, so coasts and mountains will differ.

Top picks for August

North AmericaUSARoad trips that go on for daysWashington D.C. 24°C avgabout US$250/dayBest: May-SepMiddle EastTurkeyTwo continents, one long breakfastAnkara 27°C avgabout US$160/dayBest: Apr-OctWestern EuropeGermanyFrom Bavarian castles to Berlin nightsBerlin 21°C avgabout US$177/dayBest: May-SepNorthern EuropeUnited KingdomCastles, pubs and green hillsLondon 18°C avgabout US$235/dayBest: May-SepCentral EuropeAustriaMountain air and coffee-house afternoonsVienna 23°C avgabout US$172/dayBest: Jun-SepSouthern EuropeGreeceWhitewashed islands and ancient stonesAthens 29°C avgabout US$177/dayBest: May – OctSoutheast AsiaMalaysiaStreet food capital of the tropicsKuala Lumpur 27°C avgabout US$75/dayBest: Mar-OctNorth AmericaCanadaBig nature, bigger distancesOttawa 20°C avgabout US$215/dayBest: Jun-SepWestern EuropeNetherlandsLife happens on a bicycleAmsterdam 18°C avgabout US$183/dayBest: Apr-SepEastern EuropePolandOld squares with stories to tellWarsaw 21°C avgabout US$107/dayBest: May-SepCentral EuropeHungaryThermal baths and baroque BudapestBudapest 24°C avgabout US$121/dayBest: Apr-OctCentral EuropeCzech RepublicStorybook Prague and bohemian countrysidePrague 21°C avgabout US$91/dayBest: May-Sep

Everywhere in season in August

By region, with the average temperature in the capital or main city.

Europe 51

Asia 8

The Americas 11

Africa 18

The Middle East 1

The Pacific & Indian Ocean 22

The Caribbean 3

Plan by month

Seasons vary within large countries, and weather is never guaranteed. Check each guide’s “Best time to visit” section and current travel advice before you book.