#1 · USA
Lake Tahoe
Highs around 27 °C (81 °F), almost no rain.
27° / 5°C · 81° / 41°F · 1 rainy days · best season June to September, December to March for snow
Quick answer
The best destination wedding locations in August are Lake Tahoe, Algarve, Bali, Lake Como and Scotland. For beach weather, look at Lake Tahoe, Algarve, Bali and Lake Como. For mild, comfortable days, try Scotland.
Top picks for a August wedding
#2 · Portugal
Algarve
Highs around 29 °C (84 °F), almost no rain.
29° / 19°C · 84° / 66°F · 0 rainy days · best season April to October
#3 · Indonesia
Bali
Highs around 30 °C (86 °F), almost no rain.
30° / 23°C · 86° / 73°F · 3 rainy days · best season April to October
#4 · Italy
Lake Como
Highs around 28 °C (82 °F), around 8 rainy days, so plan a covered backup.
28° / 17°C · 82° / 63°F · 8 rainy days · best season May to September
#5 · Scotland
Scotland
Highs around 19 °C (66 °F), around 9 rainy days, so plan a covered backup. The Edinburgh festivals in August fill hotels and push prices up sharply. Book a year ahead or avoid that month.
19° / 11°C · 66° / 52°F · 9 rainy days · best season May to September
Ranked by comfortable temperatures and few rainy days, among destinations in their main season. Approximate averages: check the forecast before you book.
Better avoided in August
- Cabo
33°C highs, 2 rainy days on average - Seville
36°C highs, 0 rainy days on average - Marrakech
37°C highs, 1 rainy days on average - Sedona
34°C highs, 8 rainy days on average - Tulum
33°C highs, 10 rainy days on average - Costa Rica
31°C highs, 13 rainy days on average - Charleston
32°C highs, 12 rainy days on average - Savannah
32°C highs, 13 rainy days on average
Questions couples ask
Where is the best place for a destination wedding in August?
The best destination wedding locations in August are Lake Tahoe, Algarve, Bali, Lake Como and Scotland. For beach weather, look at Lake Tahoe, Algarve, Bali and Lake Como. For mild, comfortable days, try Scotland.
Where is warm for a destination wedding in August?
Lake Tahoe, Algarve, Bali and Lake Como usually have highs of 27 °C (81 °F) or more in August.
Where should we avoid a wedding in August?
Cabo, Seville, Marrakech, Sedona and Tulum are usually very hot in August.
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