August

WEATHER

In the middle of Namibia's winter, days are dry and cool, with temperatures hovering around 21°C.

SEE & DO

Game drives at morning and late afternoon may be chilly but August in Namibia is great for wildlife spotting, with the vegetation sparse and animals gathering around watering holes.

WEATHER

It's hot and sunny all across Spain, with cornflower-blue skies and temperatures ranging from 25-35°C depending on where you are in the country.

SEE & DO

Spain's hot weather also translates as festival season, with Granada hosting the International Festival of Music and Dance, which mainly centres around flamenco performances.

WEATHER

August is in the heart of Peru's dry season, where the country is bathed in sunshine and warmed by temperatures upwards of 20°C.

SEE & DO

August's great weather means you can tick off lots of Peru's icons, whether it's hiking to Machu Picchu in the cooler Andean foothills to trying ceviche in Lima and marvelling at the floating villages on Lake Titicaca.

WEATHER

Canada is warm during the day and cool at night-time, with daytime temperatures around 26-28°C in the city and cooler in Canada's mountainous regions.

SEE & DO

August's warm weather makes Canada an outdoor-lover's paradise, whether it's hiking, kayaking or even white-water rafting. It's also great for wildlife-watching, with the salmon run attracting hungry bears.

WEATHER

Summer in Italy is hot but not scorching, with temperatures hovering around 30°C.

SEE & DO

There are plenty of outdoor events going on throughout Italy, from open-air opera concerts and many other art performances. August is a great time for families, too.

WEATHER

August marks one of the driest times of year to visit Kenya, with temperatures around 25-28°C.

SEE & DO

The Great Migration is at its peak in the Masai Mara, best observed at the reserve's many river crossings for chances of spotting the millions of wildebeest and zebra charging through.