1
Copenhagen
Denmark- Temperature
- 14–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Outdoor culture with slightly softer crowds than July.
–Accommodation remains expensive.
August
Best city breaks in August
For a city break in August, Copenhagen comes out first, with average highs around 22°C and moderate-high crowds.
City 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
#1 on this list: Copenhagen
2Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 18–26°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and manageable crowds.
–Cool sea, and prices have not fully dropped.
3Amsterdam
Netherlands- Temperature
- 13–22°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Peak summer atmosphere and long days.
–Heavy tourist demand and major event crowds.
4Budapest
Hungary- Temperature
- 17–28°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Sziget and the city’s biggest summer energy.
–Heat, crowds and prices are all elevated.
5Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 17–26°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm, dry and excellent for beaches, rooftops and outdoor plans.
–Peak summer demand and traffic.
6Munich
Germany- Temperature
- 14–25°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm weather + long daylight
–Prices start climbing ahead of Oktoberfest
7Prague
Czech Republic- Temperature
- 16–26°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Outdoor dining and late-evening city life.
–Crowds remain heavy at major sights.
8Medellín
Colombia- Temperature
- 18–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The Feria de las Flores, the city's biggest festival.
–Very busy, with higher prices during the fair.
9Kraków
Poland- Temperature
- 13–25°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm weather and events
–High prices and crowds
10Jaipur
India- Temperature
- 25–33°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Teej festival and green landscapes.
–Rain and humidity.
11Montreal
Canada- Temperature
- 17–25°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm evenings and plenty of events.
–Humid and busy.
12Berlin
Germany- Temperature
- 14–25°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€
+Summer warmth + late sunsets
–Peak visitors + hot spells
13Bucharest
Romania- Temperature
- 15–31°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Quieter city atmosphere than peak summer weekends.
–High heat can limit daytime sightseeing.
14Stockholm
Sweden- Temperature
- 14–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- €€€
+Warm weather + the city returning to its normal rhythm
–Crowds and prices rise from July
15Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 22–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Maximum beach weather + late sunsets
–Heat + peak-season crowds
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for August.
FAQ
Best city breaks in August
What are the best city breaks in August?
Copenhagen, Rio de Janeiro and Amsterdam come out best in August. City destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in August?
Jaipur, 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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