Where to go in August: North America

27 destinations in North America genuinely in season, warmest first: typical daytime highs, budget level and the full travel window for each. Tap one for details, or let the quiz pick for your whole group.

The band on each card is its year, January to December: blue where it's cool, red where it's hot, with August marked.

Which one would your whole group pick?

Can't agree where to go? Set what's actually possible, answer eight quick questions each, and out comes the one destination that fits everybody. Even the little ones join in, with questions read aloud and picture answers. Two minutes each, no signup.

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Common questions

Where should I go in North America in August?

In North America, 27 destinations are genuinely in season in August. The warmest are Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada (39°C/102°F), Lake Tahoe (33°C/91°F), Hawai‘i – Big Island & Maui (29°C/85°F), Portland & the Oregon Coast (29°C/84°F), The Black Hills & Mount Rushmore (29°C/85°F).

Where is it warmest in North America in August?

Of the North America destinations in season in August, Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada is the warmest, with typical daytime highs around 39°C (102°F).