Where to go in August
24 destinations with great weather and manageable crowds in August — ranked from our travel guides.

Florianópolis
Brazil
Cool and dry, a good time for hiking and exploring inland areas.

Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Dry and pleasant; good for exploring outdoor markets.

Salvador
Brazil
Start of the dry season, ideal for outdoor exploration.

São Paulo
Brazil
Dry, mild weather continues; great for indoor attractions.

Cairns
Australia
Continued dry conditions, with cool nights and warm days.

Gold Coast
Australia
Bleach* Festival brings cultural events to the region.

Vienna
Austria
Hot weather persists; locals escape to the Danube beaches for relief.

Fernando de Noronha
Brazil
Peak dry season with excellent visibility for underwater activities.

Sofia
Bulgaria
Continues to be hot, with many locals on vacation, reducing city crowds.

Quebec City
Canada
Warm weather continues, ideal for visiting Île d'Orléans and outdoor markets.

Quito
Ecuador
Peak of dry season; best time for clear views from El Panecillo.

Bordeaux
France
Warm weather continues; many locals are on holiday, leading to quieter streets.

Lyon
France
Many locals vacation, but tourists enjoy the quieter city and summer warmth.

Strasbourg
France
Summer heat peaks; locals escape to nearby Vosges Mountains.

Munich
Germany
Continued warm weather; city can feel quiet as locals take holidays.

Turin
Italy
Very hot; some businesses close for summer holidays.

Windhoek
Namibia
Dry conditions continue; prime time for safaris with unobstructed views.

Arequipa
Peru
Continued dry weather, with strong sunshine during the day.

Iguazu Falls
Argentina
Continues cool and dry; less crowded than July.

Seychelles
Seychelles
Continued cool weather with trade winds; ideal for water sports enthusiasts.

Kranjska Gora
Slovenia
Warmest month with clear skies, ideal for lake activities.

Zurich
Switzerland
Warm weather continues; locals head to the mountains, leaving the city quieter.

Cambridge
United Kingdom
Warm weather continues; a quieter month as students are on break.

Mendoza
Argentina
Winter's end; snow lingers on mountains, city starts to warm.