Where to go in August
Where the weather is just right in August
In August, Brisbane has the most just-right days (18 of 31), followed by San Francisco (14) and Johannesburg (14).
Just right means 70 to 80°F highs, a dew point under 60°F and mostly sunny skies. Ranked among popular destinations and big US cities. See every place on the August map →
| # | Place | Just-right days | Share | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Australia | 18 | 58% | 73°F (23°C) |
| 2 | San Francisco California | 14 | 46% | 76°F (24°C) |
| 3 | Johannesburg South Africa | 14 | 44% | 70°F (21°C) |
| 4 | Colorado Springs Colorado | 12 | 38% | 76°F (24°C) |
| 5 | Oakland California | 11 | 35% | 80°F (27°C) |
| 6 | Seattle Washington | 11 | 35% | 77°F (25°C) |
| 7 | Vancouver Canada | 11 | 34% | 73°F (23°C) |
| 8 | Porto Portugal | 10 | 32% | 77°F (25°C) |
| 9 | Nice France | 10 | 32% | 77°F (25°C) |
| 10 | São Paulo Brazil | 8 | 27% | 72°F (22°C) |
| 11 | Chula Vista California | 8 | 27% | 75°F (24°C) |
| 12 | Portland Oregon | 8 | 26% | 82°F (28°C) |
| 13 | Munich Germany | 7 | 23% | 75°F (24°C) |
| 14 | London UK | 7 | 23% | 73°F (23°C) |
| 15 | Lisbon Portugal | 7 | 23% | 81°F (27°C) |
| 16 | Brussels Belgium | 7 | 22% | 74°F (23°C) |
| 17 | Zürich Switzerland | 7 | 22% | 76°F (24°C) |
| 18 | Funchal Portugal | 7 | 22% | 78°F (26°C) |
| 19 | Paris France | 7 | 21% | 79°F (26°C) |
| 20 | Prague Czechia | 7 | 21% | 78°F (26°C) |
Cite this
In August, Brisbane averages 18 just-right days (70 to 80°F highs, dry, mostly sunny), according to Goldilocks Map: https://goldilocksmap.com/where-to-go/august/Expected days in a typical August, from 1991 to 2020 climate normals. Method and accuracy. Updated 2026-10-07.