Where to go in August for sun
It's not hard to find sunshine in August but it can be tricky deciding precisely where to go based on your own interests, budget and how far you wish to travel.
With this in mind, we have expertly chosen 10 destinations both near and far from home that stand out in August for their superb hours of sunshine combined with their overall good weather and variety of attractions.
| Destination | Temperature | Daily sunshine | Flight time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Min | |||
| 1. Bali, Indonesia | 29°C | 22°C | 10 hours | 15.5 hours |
| 2. Costa del Sol, Spain | 30°C | 19°C | 11 hours | 3 hours |
| 3. Algarve, Portugal | 28°C | 17°C | 11 hours | 3 hours |
| 4. Halkidiki, Greece | 29°C | 18°C | 11 hours | 3.5 hours |
| 5. Majorca, Balearic Islands | 29°C | 20°C | 10 hours | 2.5 hours |
| 6. Croatia | 28°C | 17°C | 10 hours | 2.5 hours |
| 7. Austrian Tyrol | 19°C | 9°C | 6 hours | 2 hours |
| 8. Brittany, France | 21°C | 13°C | 7 hours | 1.5 hours |
| 9. Costa Brava, Spain | 28°C | 17°C | 8 hours | 2 hours |
| 10. Tenerife, Canary Islands | 26°C | 19°C | 9 hours | 4.5 hours |
Below you'll find our bespoke and handy infographic, created to help make choosing that sunny holiday destination in August much easier.
Top 10 sunny destination in August
- Bali, Indonesia
- Costa del Sol, Spain
- Algarve, Portugal
- Halkidiki, Greece
- Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Croatia
- Austrian Tyrol
- Brittany, France
- Costa Brava, Spain
- Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
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Check out our top 10 sunny holiday destinations for each month of the year whether you're after summer breaks or winter sun escapes. We'll tell you where to get the best weather, expected flight time and what each destination is most well-known for.
Looking for more? Be sure to read our complete guide to the weather in August and discover even more destinations that we recommend for a holiday at this time.
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