When to goWhere to go
Where to go
in August
Europe is busiest in August; consider the southern hemisphere.
Best for sun
Sardinia, Mykonos, Ibiza and Bali.
Best for cool / snow
Patagonia (winter), Cape Town and New Zealand ski.
12 picks for August
Tokyo
Japan
From$180
Santorini
Greece
From$240
Zermatt
Switzerland
From$410
Bali
Indonesia
From$95
New York
New York
USA
From$260
Lisbon
Portugal
From$120
Lucknow
Lucknow
India
From$55
Coimbatore
Coimbatore
India
From$55
Pimpri-Chinchwad
Pimpri-Chinchwad
India
From$55
Najafgarh
Najafgarh
India
From$55
Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur
India
From$55
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur
India
From$55
Other months
Where to go in August — FAQs
- Where should I go on holiday in August?
- Europe is busiest in August; consider the southern hemisphere. For sun, look at Sardinia, Mykonos, Ibiza and Bali. For cooler trips, Patagonia (winter), Cape Town and New Zealand ski.
- Is August a good time to travel?
- August is one of the most interesting months to plan around because conditions vary so much by region. The 12 picks above are chosen to be at their best — weather, prices, and crowds — in August specifically.
- What is the cheapest place to go in August?
- Lowest prices in August usually follow the regions in shoulder season — outside school holidays and big events. Check the picks above for places at their best-value moment this month.
- Where is hot in August?
- Reliably warm in August: Sardinia, Mykonos, Ibiza and Bali.