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Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 19–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry weather and calm seas on the leeward coast.
–Busy and priced high in holidays.
August
Best beach destinations in August
If you want a beach trip in August, Mauritius comes out first, with average highs around 27°C and high crowds.
Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for August, and links to the full August guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Rio de Janeiro (#2 on this list)
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 18–26°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and manageable crowds.
–Cool sea, and prices have not fully dropped.
3Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 21–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Beaches, diving, snorkeling and exploring
–Peak-season crowds and prices
4Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 17–26°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm, dry and excellent for beaches, rooftops and outdoor plans.
–Peak summer demand and traffic.
5Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 23–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warmest-season sea conditions and summer atmosphere
–Peak crowds, heat and high prices
6Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Rarely hit by hurricanes.
–Very hot.
7Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 22–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Maximum beach weather + late sunsets
–Heat + peak-season crowds
8Barcelona
Spain- Temperature
- 21–29°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Hot and excellent for beach days.
–Peak summer conditions, high prices and heavy tourist demand.
9Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Great value and strong whale-shark opportunities in South Ari.
–Wetter, windier conditions make the trip less weather-proof.
10Maui
United States- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea and dry days.
–Busy early in the month.
11Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Very good hotel value and low visitor pressure.
–Rain and sea conditions remain unpredictable.
12Sydney
Australia- Temperature
- 9–19°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Winter crowds remain manageable and spring is approaching.
–Still too cool for a classic summer beach trip.
13Málaga
Spain- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Huge summer atmosphere
–Peak heat and demand
14Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$
+Relatively dry weather
–Wind can limit some sea activities
15Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Peak
- Prices
- $$$$$
+The driest, sunniest stretch of the year.
–Peak season means maximum crowds, higher rates and busy beaches.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for August.
FAQ
Best beach destinations in August
What are the best beach destinations in August?
Mauritius, Rio de Janeiro and Zanzibar come out best in August. Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in August?
Aruba, with average highs around 33°C in August.
Which of these is quietest in August?
Rio de Janeiro, where crowds in August are low.
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