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Best places to visit in Asia in August
Where to go in Asia in August: destinations at their best that month.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Shiny Things ., CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
Top picks for August: Singapore, Jakarta and Sapporo. Singapore averages 31°C (88°F); Jakarta averages 33°C (91°F); Sapporo averages 26°C (79°F). All 5 destinations below list August among their best months or have reliably pleasant weather then.
Key facts
- Destinations
- 5
- Warmest
- Jakarta (33°C (91°F))
- Driest
- Yogyakarta (2 rainy days)
Asia
Singapore · 31°C (88°F) · 14 rainy days
Singapore
Hawker food, garden architecture and four cultures on one island. Similar to July, with patriotic decorations across the city and the seventh lunar month bringing street opera and offerings.
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Indonesia · 33°C (91°F) · 4 rainy days
Jakarta
Dutch-era old town, national monuments and Indonesia's street food. Driest month; Independence Day fills neighbourhoods with flags, games and parades.
Japan · 26°C (79°F) · 9 rainy days
Sapporo
Snow festival, miso ramen, beer halls and Hokkaido seafood. The warmest month, comfortably mild compared with Honshu; Obon holidays in mid-August bring Japanese visitors.
Thailand · 32°C (90°F) · 12 rainy days
Koh Samui
Palm-fringed beaches, island resorts and boat trips in the Gulf of Thailand. One of the busiest months, with generally good weather and calm seas on the north and east coasts.
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Indonesia · 31°C (88°F) · 2 rainy days
Yogyakarta
Borobudur, Prambanan and the Sultan's Javanese court city. Driest month with cool mornings, especially on the Dieng Plateau, where nights can be near freezing.
Beach, city or budget: August picks by trip type
| Trip type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Beach trips | Singapore, Koh Samui |
| City breaks | Jakarta, Sapporo, Yogyakarta |
| Lower-cost trips | Jakarta, Yogyakarta |
What's on in August
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- Singapore: National Day — parade and fireworks (9 August)
- Jakarta: Independence Day — flag ceremonies and neighbourhood games (17 August)
- Sapporo: Obon holiday period — busy domestic travel (mid-August)
- Yogyakarta: Independence Day celebrations (17 August)
Daylight in August
Day length on these trips ranges from about 11.9 hours in Yogyakarta to 13.9 hours in Sapporo (sunrise to sunset on 15 August). Longer days mean more sightseeing time; shorter ones favour museums, food and evenings.
August weather compared
| Destination | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 14 | 4/5 |
| Jakarta | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 4 | 3/5 |
| Sapporo | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 9 | 4/5 |
| Koh Samui | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 12 | 5/5 |
| Yogyakarta | 31°C (88°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 | 5/5 |
Questions travellers ask
+Where is good to travel in August?
Singapore, Jakarta, Sapporo, Koh Samui and Yogyakarta are all at or near their best in August.