City break23°CLondon
United KingdomExplore London's Vibrant Culture
mild with long daylight, 23°C
- Visit the British Museum
- Stroll in Hyde Park
Best places to travel in August
Best places to travel in August 2027
August is the busiest holiday month in Europe and coastal places are crowded. Northern Europe, the mountains and East African safaris are at their best.Updated November 5, 2026
Plan my trip, free12 places with great weather in August
The most popular places in their best season. Temperatures are average daily highs.
City break23°C
Beach30°CBali
IndonesiaBali's Blissful Beach Getaway
dry season, sunny, 30°C
- Relax on Kuta Beach
- Explore Ubud's Rice Terraces
Nature14°CIceland
IcelandDiscover Iceland's Natural Wonders
cool and bright, 14°C
- See the Golden Circle
- Relax in the Blue Lagoon
Nature21°CBanff & Jasper
CanadaNature's Splendor in the Rockies
warm days, lakes thawed, 21°C
- Hike to Lake Louise
- Explore Jasper National Park
Adventure20°CPeru (Cusco & Machu Picchu)
PeruEpic Adventure in Peru
dry season, clear mountain skies, 20°C
- Hike the Inca Trail
- Explore Cusco's Historic Sites
Adventure22°CSwiss Alps (Interlaken & Zermatt)
SwitzerlandAlpine Adventures in Switzerland
clear mountain summer, 22°C
- Ride the Gornergrat Railway
- Hike in Jungfrau Region
City break31°CSingapore
SingaporeVibrant City Escape
Hot with fewer storms, 31°C
- Explore Gardens by the Bay
- Visit Sentosa Island
Beach33°CAruba
Aruba
Nature23°CVancouver & Whistler
CanadaNature's Best in Canada
Dry, sunny summer, 23°C
- Hike in Garibaldi Park
- Explore Whistler Village
Nature18°CScottish Highlands
United KingdomMajestic Highland Adventure
Mild with long days, 18°C
- Visit Loch Ness
- Explore Glencoe Valley
Nature19°CNorway fjords
NorwayFjords of Norway Awaits
Mild summer, 19°C
- Cruise the Geirangerfjord
- Visit Bergen's Bryggen
Beach26°CRio de Janeiro
BrazilPrices are rough estimates per person for two sharing, including return flights from Canada. Your itinerary shows real options and costs for your dates.
Best places to travel in other months
JanuaryThailand, Phuket & Krabi, Florida and more FebruaryCancún & Riviera Maya, Dubai, Punta Cana and more MarchTokyo & Kyoto, Phuket & Krabi, Florida and more AprilParis, Rome, Cancún & Riviera Maya and more MayLondon, Tokyo & Kyoto, Barcelona and more JuneParis, New York City, Bali and more JulyLondon, Iceland, Banff & Jasper and more AugustBali, Peru, Swiss Alps and more SeptemberParis, London, Rome and more OctoberTokyo & Kyoto, Barcelona, New York City and more NovemberThis monthDubai, Thailand, Florida and more DecemberCancún & Riviera Maya, Punta Cana, Phuket & Krabi and more
Questions & answers
What are the best places to travel in August 2027?
Top picks for August 2027 are London, Bali, Iceland, Banff & Jasper, Peru and Swiss Alps. All 12 places on this page are in their best season in August.
Where is warm in August?
In August, Aruba (about 33°C), Singapore (about 31°C), Bali (about 30°C), Tanzania & Zanzibar (about 28°C) and Fiji (about 27°C) are warm and in their best season.
Where to go in Europe in August?
Good choices in August are London, Iceland, Swiss Alps, Scottish Highlands and Norway fjords.
What are the cheapest places to travel in August?
Among places in season, the lowest rough costs are Quebec City (from about US$700), Vancouver & Whistler (from about US$1,100), Nova Scotia & PEI (from about US$1,200), Banff & Jasper (from about US$1,400) per person, including return flights from Canada, for two sharing.
Where can I travel in August on a short flight from the US or Canada?
Close to home and in season in August: Banff & Jasper, Aruba, Vancouver & Whistler, Quebec City and Nova Scotia & PEI.
Is August a good time to travel?
August is the busiest holiday month in Europe and coastal places are crowded. Northern Europe, the mountains and East African safaris are at their best.
How much does a trip in August cost?
For the places on this page, rough costs run from about US$1,700 to US$2,800 per person for 5 to 10 nights, including return flights from Canada, for two sharing at mid-range. The free AI planner estimates your own dates and city.
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