Where to go in August

1. 

   Edinburgh

   United Kingdom

   Festival month: the Fringe and the International Festival fill the city.

   Full guide
2. 

   Reynisfjara

   Vík, Iceland

   Late summer in Iceland; puffins are usually still around in early August.

   Full guide
3. 

   Banff National Park

   Alberta, Canada

   Warm days for the high trails and lakes.

   Full guide
4. 

   Denpasar

   Indonesia

   Dry season in Bali, sunny and less humid.

   Full guide
5. 

   Borobudur

   Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia

   Peak dry season in Central Java.

   Full guide
6. 

   Komodo National Park

   East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

   Dry season with good diving conditions.

   Full guide
7. 

   Great Barrier Reef

   Queensland, Australia

   Dry, mild weather and good visibility.

   Full guide
8. 

   Kakadu National Park

   Northern Territory, Australia

   Dry season: roads and waterholes are open.

   Full guide
9. 

   Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

   Northern Territory, Australia

   Cool, clear days in the Red Centre.

   Full guide
10. 

    Kruger National Park

    Mpumalanga and Limpopo, South Africa

    Late dry season, animals gather at water.

    Full guide
11. 

    Hallstatt

    Upper Austria, Austria

    Summer on the lake; arrive early or stay over.

    Full guide
12. 

    Mount Fuji

    Yamanashi and Shizuoka, Japan

    Climbing season continues; summit sunrise for those who climb overnight.

    Full guide
13. 

    Vancouver Island

    British Columbia, Canada

    Warm, dry summer for Tofino's beaches and whale watching.

    Full guide

A selection, not a ranking. Weather and seasonal events vary; always check local conditions and official information before you travel.

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