Crimea in August is extremely popular with Russians. Guaranteed beach holidays on the shores of the Black and Azov Seas, walks in picturesque surroundings and visits to historical and cultural attractions allow you to fully enjoy your vacation during the last summer month.
However, the peak of the holiday season is accompanied by heat and an influx of tourists, which is not to everyone's taste. When deciding where it is better to relax in Crimea in August, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the weather on the peninsula and choose a convenient period for the trip. It will not be superfluous to study the information regarding the attendance of certain resorts in advance, in order to avoid the disappointment associated with an excessive number of holidaymakers.
Weather in Crimea in August
It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question: "What is the weather in August?" On the one hand, together with July, the last summer month belongs to the high season, accompanied by dryness, unbearable heat and the sea, reminiscent of fresh milk; on the other hand, this is the beginning of the velvet season - an ideal time for beach and sightseeing holidays. In this regard, we advise you to carefully choose a decade when planning your upcoming vacation (especially for elderly people who do not tolerate stuffiness).
The beginning of August is characterized by the hottest days, which can sometimes exceed July in degrees. The air temperature during the day is kept at around 30-35 ° С, at night the air cools down to 24-28. The water heats up to 27 ° C, and you can stay in it all day without fear of overcooling.
The middle of the month is a transitional period, when in some regions it is already possible to take a break from the scorching sun rays and stuffiness at least at night. So, on the southern coast of Crimea, after sunset, the thermometer drops to 17 ° C, in the west - to 21. Sea water remains as warm as in the first decade.
The end of August in Crimea is ideal for a trip. Being in the fresh air becomes comfortable and you can spend the whole day on the beaches. The sea warms up to 24-25 ° С throughout the peninsula. In addition, you can devote your vacation to excursions without fear of sunstroke.
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Precipitation during the last summer month is extremely rare. The largest number of them (5 rainy days) can be observed in Yalta, Koreiz, Gaspra, Gurzuf, Massandra and Foros. However, due to their short duration, they do not affect the quality of the resort vacation.
Where to go to rest in Crimea in August
Since the sea temperature in Crimea in August allows swimming at any time of the month and in any part of the peninsula, when choosing a resort, you should be guided by other indicators. These include being sensitive to heat, wanting to be surrounded by large numbers of tourists or seeking relative seclusion, and sightseeing plans.
The central and northern parts of the peninsula are not suitable for sightseeing holidays in the first half of the month. The thermometer in the daytime can rise to 40-degree mark, forcing to look for shady places. Dry winds blowing from the steppes do not bring salutary coolness. Due to the high temperature of the water in Crimea in August, which does not allow to refresh, rest by the sea does not bring pleasure.
On the eastern and southern coasts, you should also not count on mild weather at this time - even in the shade, the air temperature remains warmed up to 30 ° C.
One of the places where it is better to rest in Crimea in August in the first two weeks is the western coast (Evpatoria, Saki, Popovka, etc.). Daytime 28-degree temperature in the resorts at night drops to 20-21, allowing you to take a break from the heat. Sea breezes make your stay by the sea comfortable. Also, lower temperature indicators are observed in Alupka, Katsiveli, Miskhor, Ponizovka and Livadia.
In the second half of August, all resorts of Crimea allow you to combine beach holidays with walks in the surroundings and visiting attractions. The most popular among tourists is the southern coast of Crimea, especially Yalta, Alupka and Alushta. Arriving here by the end of summer, you need to be prepared for the fullness of the coastline. In Sudak, as a rule, it is freer. Those who want to relax in resorts with a tourist infrastructure, but do not look for a "place in the sun", it is better to choose Evpatoria and Nefedorovka, rather than small villages of any region with private housing that do not tolerate the hustle and bustle of tourists.
Vacation with children
Rest in Crimea in August is not only the sea and walks, but also the opportunity to buy fresh seasonal fruits. It was at this time that Crimean apples, plums, pears, figs, grapes, peaches, watermelons and melons appeared on the shelves. This becomes an additional reason for families with children to visit the peninsula at the end of the summer.
The southern coast of Crimea, which is the leader in receiving guests, is not the most suitable place for a trip with a child. It is crowded, noisy and the orientation of the resorts towards adult vacationers is noticeable. However, if you still want to visit this particular part of the coast, we recommend staying in small villages where cheerful tourists will not disturb the daily routine of the little guests of the peninsula.
Most of the children's entertainment on the southern coast is concentrated in Alushta and Yalta. In the first city you can visit:
- Almond Grove water park;
- park "Crimea in miniature";
- 2 dolphinariums;
- aquarium with fish, crocodiles and turtles, etc.
In Yalta, it will be interesting for children to go to the Nikitsky Botanical Garden, the Skazka Zoo, the Dolphinarium and the Crocodilarium Water Park.
According to reviews about a vacation in Crimea with children in August, families feel most comfortable in its western part. Evpatoria is an ideal place for a children's trip. The resort's beaches are wide, sandy and relatively free (when compared to the southern coast). The entrance to the water is gentle and safe. The resort is known for a large number of boarding houses and sanatoriums where you can improve your health, including children. Many of them are all-inclusive and have an extended animation program.
Fans of secluded relaxation are advised to go to nearby villages where nothing will disturb the family idyll - Chernomorskoe, Popovka, Mezhvodnoe, Sandy, Zaozernoe and Saki. Accommodation prices are lower here, but there is no such developed infrastructure (parks, playgrounds and entertainment) as in Evpatoria.
The following attractions await young guests on the west coast:
- water parks "Banana Republic" and "Near the Lukomorya";
- miniature park, where palaces, squares, monuments and other objects of the peninsula are presented in a reduced form;
- Museum "Pirates of the Black Sea";
- dolphinariums, Tropic Park Aquarium.
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Saki is a well-known balneo-mud resort, as well as one of the few cities equipped for the needs of wheelchair users, thanks to which the latter make up one fourth of the local residents.
The east coast can also be considered among the destinations where to go to Crimea in August with children. The sandy and pebble beaches of Feodosia have a smooth descent and are safe for babies in the sea. The coastline offers entertainment and water attractions. Sudak and Koktebel are relatively shallow. The latter has a water park. The new world with its juniper groves is worth visiting for the healing air.
The most developed sphere of children's entertainment is in Feodosia. The resort has such establishments as:
- Dolphinarium and Oceanarium "Nemo";
- crocodile farm;
- an amusement park on the seashore;
- play center "South Park", reminiscent of a mini-town, etc.
- List of good hotels by resort
- A selection of interesting excursions in Crimea
Where to go and what to see
The weather in Crimea at the end of August allows not only enjoying a beach holiday, but also planning long excursions around the peninsula. Crimea is rich in historical, architectural and natural attractions. We have included the most famous and most visited in our list of recommendations.
- Mount Ai-Petri (Koreiz village)
An excursion to Ai-Petri will allow you to see the Crimean landscapes from a bird's eye view, tickle your nerves with a walk along the suspension bridges and ride a cable car. Climbing the plateau, you can visit three stalactite and stalagmite caves, as well as the picturesque Uchan-Su waterfall.
- Crimean palaces
While on vacation in Crimea in August, you should definitely visit the famous palaces of the peninsula:
- Livadiyskiy (not far from Yalta), surrounded by a park ensemble, where Nicholas II and his family often came; a museum is currently operating within the palace walls;
- Massandrovsky (Yalta environs), which was once the resting place of Alexander III; due to its unusual architectural appearance, the palace complex is called “small Versailles”;
- Vorontsovsky (near Alupka), erected by order of Count Vorontsov; perhaps the most luxurious palace in Crimea;
- Khanskiy (in Bakhchisarai), built by Khan Sahib Giray; in addition to the palace, the complex includes mosques, the remains of a harem, a falcon tower and other buildings.
- Jur-Jur waterfall (environs of Alushta)
The fifteen-meter waterfall is the most famous on the peninsula. A walk to it can be combined with an inspection of the cave of the same name and bathing in special baths.
- bird home (Gaspra)
The castle on the rock, built in the Gothic style, has long become one of the symbols of the peninsula. Tourists come here to take spectacular pictures and admire the views from the 40-meter height.
- Assumption monastery (Bakhchisarai)
The cave monastery, carved into the rock, is located in the Gorge of Mary; on its territory there is a monastery complex and a cemetery of soldiers who died in the Crimean War.
- Cave cities (Bakhchisarai)
Created in the Middle Ages to protect against enemies, the cave cities have survived to this day. Now tourists have the opportunity to walk along the passages inside the rock, visit cave rooms, churches and other premises. The most popular cities are Mangup, Bakla, Chufut Kale and Eski Kermen.
- Genoese fortress (Zander)
The well-preserved ancient fortress rises 160 m above sea level. Coming here, you can see the surviving buildings of the 14th century, visit the theatrical performances, and also visit the museum.
- Nikitsky Botanical Garden (Yalta surroundings)
Founded in 1812, the botanical garden is the oldest in Russia. Visitors are delighted with the huge number of flora that grow on its territory, as well as the impeccable work of landscape designers creating plant masterpieces.
It is interesting
From 1993 to 2013, Kazantip, an electronic music festival on the Azov coast, was the "youth" attraction of the Crimea. However, due to the frequent distribution of drugs during the event, it was banned.
A vacation in Crimea in August can be spent both on the beach and fill it with unforgettable impressions from excursions. If you choose the right time and place, your stay on the peninsula will be comfortable and will bring only positive emotions.
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Prices for tours to Crimea in August 2021
At the cost of a vacation in Crimea in August, when buying a tour, it will turn out to be the most expensive for the entire vacation season. Although an independent travel with rental housing will come out at the same price. It will not be possible to save. Get ready for high prices and for meals, excursions, rentals. The local population is starting to make the most of tourists.
A trip for two adults for 7 nights with a flight from Moscow will cost about 29 thousand rubles. Prices for tours to Crimea from 10 nights start at 37 thousand rubles.
All-inclusive rest in sanatoriums and boarding houses will cost from 67 thousand. Such food can be found in all popular resorts of the peninsula.
