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Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 19–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry weather and calm seas on the leeward coast.
–Busy and priced high in holidays.
August
Best island getaways in August
For an island trip in August, Mauritius comes out first, with average highs around 27°C and high crowds.
Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for August, and links to the full August guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Aruba (#4 on this list)
2Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 21–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Beaches, diving, snorkeling and exploring
–Peak-season crowds and prices
3Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 23–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warmest-season sea conditions and summer atmosphere
–Peak crowds, heat and high prices
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Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Rarely hit by hurricanes.
–Very hot.
5Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Great value and strong whale-shark opportunities in South Ari.
–Wetter, windier conditions make the trip less weather-proof.
6Maui
United States- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea and dry days.
–Busy early in the month.
7Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Very good hotel value and low visitor pressure.
–Rain and sea conditions remain unpredictable.
8Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$
+Relatively dry weather
–Wind can limit some sea activities
9Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Peak
- Prices
- $$$$$
+The driest, sunniest stretch of the year.
–Peak season means maximum crowds, higher rates and busy beaches.
10Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- $$$
+Warmest sea of the year.
–Summer crowds linger.
11Koh Samui
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea and sunshine.
–European holiday crowds.
12Madeira
Portugal- Temperature
- 21–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+The warmest month.
–Peak prices.
13Ibiza
Spain- Temperature
- 22–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Warmest sea of the year.
–The most crowded and expensive month.
14San Juan
Puerto Rico- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Lower prices.
–Hurricane risk rises.
15Tenerife
Spain- Temperature
- 22–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Warm sea.
–Hot, with possible calima.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for August.
FAQ
Best island getaways in August
What are the best island getaways in August?
Mauritius, Zanzibar and Malta come out best in August. Island 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?
Maldives, where crowds in August are low.
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