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Where to go in August

150 European cities, ranked on what August is really like — weather, crowds and fares, from the data.

By ReasonStay editorial team · Updated · How we verify

In short

Warmest in August: Palma de Mallorca, 32 °C highs, 4 rain days; Lecce, 32 °C highs, 5 rain days; Siena, 32 °C highs, 6 rain days. Driest in August: Faro (Algarve), under 1 rain days, 30 °C; Rhodes, under 1 rain days, 33 °C; Seville, under 1 rain days, 37 °C.

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Warmest in August

Highest average daily high in August (ten-year ERA5 normals), capped at 32 °C.

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Driest in August

Fewest days with at least 1 mm of rain in August, among cities averaging 12 °C or more.

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Lowest fares in August 2027

Lowest fare found in recent flight searches (Aviasales) from London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Stockholm or New York for August 2027. Fares change daily.

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