Where to Travel in August 2027: 7 Destinations Where August Still Works
Last reliable Alaska weeks
The first two weeks of August are the last reliable weather weeks in Alaska before fall sets in. Daylight is still 16 to 18 hours, glaciers are still active, and salmon runs are at their peak. Expect $1,800 to $7,000 per person for an Alaska cruise or land week in early August; prices soften significantly by late August as the summer season winds down.
Southern Hemisphere ski season
August is peak ski season in the Southern Hemisphere. Queenstown, New Zealand sits in the heart of ski country with lift-served skiing at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, and nearby resorts. A ski week in Queenstown runs $3,500 to $8,000 per person including flights, lodging, and lift tickets. For Northern Hemisphere travelers escaping summer heat, this is a legitimately great August option.
Canadian Rockies late summer
Banff and Jasper in August are hot, busy, and spectacular. August is the last reliable month before fall weather patterns move in. Larches start their fall gold color in the last week of August at highest elevations. Expect $2,500 to $5,000 per person for a Banff week in August.
The African safari window opens
The Great Migration river crossings in the Masai Mara (Kenya) peak July through October, with August often the busiest month for crossings. A week-long Masai Mara safari in August runs $5,500 to $14,000 per person; prime camps book out 12 to 18 months ahead.
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