Best Countries to Visit in August from India (2027)

Best weather in August

1. Singapore

   • Singapore Singapore: 31°/25°C, 147 mm rainMSS: no distinct dry season; wettest Nov-Jan (NE monsoon wet phase, 252-332 mm), driest Feb (105 mm); Apr-May afternoons often >32 C; Jun-Sep can bring slight-to-moderate haze.

   Indian passport: Visa required · When to go to Singapore

   Chinese New Year 6-7 Feb 2027 (MOM); Hari Raya Puasa 10 Mar 2027; Deepavali 28 Oct 2027 (Little India).

2. Vietnam

   • Central (Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue) Da Nang: 33°/27°C, 151 mm rainVietnam Tourism: Hoi An rainy Sep-Jan, tropical storms from Sep, small floods Sep-Nov.

   Indian passport: e-Visa · 1 new or changed route from India · When to go to Vietnam

   Tet (lunar new year) in early Feb 2027: [Inference] domestic travel peak, some closures.

3. Malaysia

   • East-coast islands (Perhentian, Redang, Tioman) No climate figures in our dataMetMalaysia: NE monsoon (Nov-Mar) brings heavy rain, floods and rough seas to the east coast; Nov-Jan wettest, Jun-Jul driest.

   Indian passport: Visa exemption · When to go to Malaysia

   Chinese New Year early Feb 2027; Hari Raya Aidilfitri ~10 Mar 2027 (Singapore date; Malaysia's own gazette may differ by a day).

4. Indonesia / Bali

   • Bali Bali (Denpasar): 26°/24°C, 50 mm rainBali Provincial Govt: dry season generally Apr-Oct, rainy season Oct-Apr, with Oct and Apr as transition months.

   Indian passport: Visa on arrival / e-VoA · When to go to Indonesia / Bali

   Indian May-June school holidays fall in Bali's dry season.

5. Sri Lanka

   • East coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) Trincomalee: 33°/26°C, 48 mm rainMet Dept: the NE monsoon (Dec-Feb) rains on the north and east; Tourism SL says the east coast is at its finest May-Sep.

   Indian passport: ETA, free · When to go to Sri Lanka

   Indian May-June holidays suit the east coast and the Cultural Triangle, not the west-coast beaches.

Okay, with trade-offs

• Thailand: Bangkok & Central Bangkok: 32°/26°C, 139 mm rain. Best: Nov-Feb.
• Vietnam: South (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong) Ho Chi Minh City: 31°/25°C, 257 mm rain. Best: Dec-Apr.
• Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur & west coast Kuala Lumpur: 30°/23°C, 203 mm rain. Best: Jan-Feb, Jun-Jul.
• Malaysia: Langkawi & Penang (northwest) Langkawi: 30°/26°C, 237 mm rain. Best: Jan-Mar.
• Sri Lanka: West & south coast, hill country (Colombo, Galle, Kandy) Colombo: 29°/25°C, 227 mm rain. Best: Dec-Mar.
• Maldives: Male & central atolls Male: 28°/27°C, 136 mm rain. Best: Jan-Mar (dry NE monsoon, 10-11 h sunshine).
• Japan: Tokyo, Osaka/Kyoto Tokyo: 31°/24°C, 155 mm rain. Best: Late Mar-May (cherry blossom late Mar-early Apr), Oct-Nov (autumn leaves late Nov).
• South Korea: Seoul, Busan, Jeju Seoul: 30°/23°C, 243 mm rain. Best: Apr-May, Sep-Oct.

Avoid if you can in August

• Thailand: Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) May-Oct (SW monsoon; 248-340 mm/month in our data). Best instead: Dec-Mar.
• Thailand: North (Chiang Mai) Aug-Sep (wettest, 232-244 mm). Best instead: Nov-Feb.
• UAE / Dubai: Dubai & Abu Dhabi May-Sep (avg highs 38-42 C in our data). Best instead: Nov-Mar.
• Vietnam: North (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay) Jul-Aug (hot, humid, rainy; Aug 359 mm in our data). Best instead: Apr-May, Oct-Dec.
• Vietnam: Phu Quoc Jul-Sep. Best instead: Nov-Apr.
• Bhutan: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha Jul-Aug (monsoon). Best instead: Mar-May, Oct-Nov.
• Nepal: Kathmandu, Pokhara Jun-Aug (monsoon; 80% of rain falls Jun-Sep). Best instead: Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov.