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Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 30–43°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- $
+Very low prices.
–Extreme heat and humidity.
August
Warmest places to visit in August
The warmest place in August is Abu Dhabi, with average highs around 43°C. The list runs down to 33°C at number 15.
Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month. 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: Abu Dhabi
2Dubai
United Arab Emirates- Temperature
- 30–42°C
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Prices
- $
+The lowest prices and fewest crowds of the year, with every indoor attraction fully open.
–41–42°C with extreme humidity — the hardest month for outdoor anything.
3Las Vegas
United States- Temperature
- 27–40°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Some of the best rates.
–Extreme heat and occasional storms.
4Marrakech
Morocco- Temperature
- 21–37°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- $
+Favourable relative prices
–Intense heat and warmer nights
5Seville
Spain- Temperature
- 21–36°C
- Crowds
- Low–Moderate
- Prices
- €€
+The lowest crowds of any warm-weather month
–The year’s most extreme heat
6Austin
United States- Temperature
- 25–35°C
- Crowds
- Medium
- Prices
- $$$
+Excellent for water activities — get on the lake early or around sunset and embrace the summer.
–Very hot for sightseeing and walking around the city.
8Athens
Greece- Temperature
- 24–34°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Peak Mediterranean summer with almost guaranteed sunshine, warm evenings and easy access to the coast.
–The heat can be intense, tourist demand remains high, and many Athenians leave the city around the traditional August holiday period, meaning some independent businesses may operate reduced hours or close.
9Hoi An
Vietnam- Temperature
- 26–34°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$
+Beach days and local food.
–Storm risk and humidity.
10Cancún
Mexico- Temperature
- 25–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm sea.
–Rising hurricane risk.
11Kyoto
Japan- Temperature
- 25–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$$
+Memorable summer festivals
–Extreme heat and humidity
12Taipei
Taiwan- Temperature
- 26–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Ghost Month and night markets.
–Typhoon and heat.
13Osaka
Japan- Temperature
- 26–34°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Summer fireworks and a genuinely lively festival season.
–The hottest month, typhoon risk building, and Obon (13–16) jams domestic transport.
14Jaipur
India- Temperature
- 25–33°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Teej festival and green landscapes.
–Rain and humidity.
15Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–33°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Rarely hit by hurricanes.
–Very hot.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for August.
FAQ
Warmest places to visit in August
What are the best warm destinations in August?
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Las Vegas come out best in August. Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month.
Which of these is warmest in August?
Abu Dhabi, with average highs around 43°C in August.
Which of these is quietest in August?
Abu Dhabi, where crowds in August are very low.
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