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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 18–26°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and manageable crowds.
–Cool sea, and prices have not fully dropped.
August
Least crowded places to visit in August
Rio de Janeiro is the best of the quiet destinations in August, with low crowds and average highs around 26°C.
Destinations with low or very low crowds and decent weather in the month, ranked by how good the month is overall. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for August, and links to the full August guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
#1 on this list: Rio de Janeiro
2Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Great value and strong whale-shark opportunities in South Ari.
–Wetter, windier conditions make the trip less weather-proof.
3Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Very good hotel value and low visitor pressure.
–Rain and sea conditions remain unpredictable.
4Sydney
Australia- Temperature
- 9–19°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Winter crowds remain manageable and spring is approaching.
–Still too cool for a classic summer beach trip.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for August.
FAQ
Least crowded places to visit in August
What are the best quiet destinations in August?
Rio de Janeiro, Maldives and Phuket come out best in August. Destinations with low or very low crowds and decent weather in the month, ranked by how good the month is overall.
Which of these is warmest in August?
Phuket, with average highs around 32°C in August.
Which of these is quietest in August?
Rio de Janeiro, where crowds in August are low.
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