Region and month
Where to go in Europe in August
The destinations we track in Europe are a strong fit in August, based on our season model.
Fit and cost figures are My Travel Choices estimates from our own destination model, not live prices or booking data.
How to read this August ranking
A strong fit means our records show high August suitability for that destination, weighed together with trip fit and on-the-ground costs. It is not a dry-weather guarantee and not a forecast: conditions vary between a country's cities, coasts and islands. Daily figures are estimates for being there and exclude international flights.
Best fits in Europe for August
#1
Albania
Albania
August fit: 9/10
USD 60–100 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: hidden gems, nature, adventure
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#2
Montenegro
Montenegro
August fit: 9/10
USD 90–160 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: nature, beach, hidden gems
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#3
Croatia
Croatia
August fit: 9/10
USD 120–220 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: beach, culture, food
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#4
Greece
Greece
August fit: 9/10
USD 130–230 / person / day
Best May to October
Best for: beach, culture, relaxation
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#5
Austria
Austria
August fit: 9/10
USD 160–250 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: culture, nature, romance
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#6
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
August fit: 9/10
USD 190–330 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: cities, culture, shopping
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#7
Switzerland
Switzerland
August fit: 9/10
USD 220–350 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: adventure, nature, romance
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#8
Iceland
Iceland
August fit: 9/10
USD 230–400 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: adventure, hidden gems, nature
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#9
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
August fit: 8/10
USD 70–120 / person / day
Best May to September
Best for: hidden gems, nature, adventure
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
Where August is a weaker choice
No destination in this region scores poorly in this month.
Common questions
- Where should I travel in Europe in August?
- The destinations we track in Europe are a strong fit in August, based on our season model.
- Which places in Europe are worth avoiding in August?
- No destination in this region scores poorly in this month.
- What is the cheapest option in Europe in August?
- Albania carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 60–100 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.