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Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 19–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry weather and calm seas on the leeward coast.
–Busy and priced high in holidays.
August
Best nature and outdoor destinations in August
For landscapes and the outdoors in August, Mauritius comes out first, with average highs around 27°C.
Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for August, and links to the full August guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Rio de Janeiro (#2 on this list)
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 18–26°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and manageable crowds.
–Cool sea, and prices have not fully dropped.
3Medellín
Colombia- Temperature
- 18–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+The Feria de las Flores, the city's biggest festival.
–Very busy, with higher prices during the fair.
4Zermatt
Switzerland- Temperature
- 8–20°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Best hiking weather.
–Crowded trails.
5Chiang Mai
Thailand- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Green countryside and low crowds.
–Heavy rain spells.
6Cappadocia
Turkey- Temperature
- 14–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Maximum sunshine
–Very hot afternoons
7Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Great value and strong whale-shark opportunities in South Ari.
–Wetter, windier conditions make the trip less weather-proof.
8Maui
United States- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Warm sea and dry days.
–Busy early in the month.
9Lucerne
Switzerland- Temperature
- 14–24°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Warm lake and classical music.
–Busy and expensive.
10Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$
+Relatively dry weather
–Wind can limit some sea activities
11Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Peak
- Prices
- $$$$$
+The driest, sunniest stretch of the year.
–Peak season means maximum crowds, higher rates and busy beaches.
12Cusco
Peru- Temperature
- 3–22°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Clear skies and good trekking.
–Busy and expensive.
13Reykjavik
Iceland- Temperature
- 8–13°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Still lots of daylight and a wide range of tours.
–Busy and expensive.
14Honolulu
United States- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- $$$
+Warmest sea of the year.
–Summer crowds linger.
15Madeira
Portugal- Temperature
- 21–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+The warmest month.
–Peak prices.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for August.
FAQ
Best nature and outdoor destinations in August
What are the best nature and outdoor destinations in August?
Mauritius, Rio de Janeiro and Medellín come out best in August. Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there.
Which of these is warmest in August?
Chiang Mai, 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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