Where should I travel in July?
July is peak season in most of Europe. Mediterranean heat can be intense, so consider places with a milder summer – or tropical destinations in their dry season.
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5 ideas for travelling in July
01Photo: Canadianhockey91 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Slovenia
Bled, the Soča valley and the Julian Alps give you lakes, mountains and rafting in a compact country.
02Photo: Nono vlf · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Brittany, France
A milder summer than southern France, with rocky coasts, lighthouses and crêpes. Good for families and road trips.
03Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bali, Indonesia
The dry season from around April to October makes summer a good time for beaches, rice terraces and temples.
04Photo: Danijel Mihajlovic · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Masai Mara, Kenya
The great wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara between July and October. A once-in-a-lifetime safari.
05Photo: Arild Vågen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Stockholm archipelago, Sweden
Thousands of islands, kayaking and light summer evenings – close by and easy to reach by train or plane.
Where is it warm in July?
In July southern Europe is often very hot. Bali has warmth and its dry season, while Slovenia, Brittany and the Stockholm archipelago offer summer without the worst heat.
28 of the 28 destinations typically reach at least 25 degrees by day in July.
- 30°+
- 25–29°
- 20–24°
- Below 20°
| Destination | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | 41° | 31° | 35° |
| Antalya · Turkey | 38° | 25° | 29° |
| Muscat · Oman | 38° | 31° | 32° |
| Hurghada · Egypt | 35° | 28° | 29° |
| Rhodes · Greece | 34° | 25° | 27° |
| Cyprus · Mediterranean | 34° | 25° | 28° |
| Mallorca · Spain | 33° | 22° | 27° |
| Costa del Sol · Spain | 32° | 23° | 25° |
| Split · Croatia | 32° | 22° | 26° |
| Gran Canaria · Canary Islands, Spain | 31° | 23° | 23° |
| Malta · Mediterranean | 31° | 24° | 27° |
| Sicily · Italy | 31° | 23° | 27° |
| Cancún · Mexico | 31° | 26° | 29° |
| Miami · Florida, USA | 31° | 26° | 32° |
| Algarve · Portugal | 30° | 21° | 18° |
Holidays in July: good to know
Heatwaves hit southern Europe more often in summer. Check the forecast before you leave, and choose accommodation with air conditioning if you head south.
These ideas are general seasonal tips. Weather, opening times and prices vary from year to year, so check before you book.
Read also: Sun in July: 8 places with summer warmth – and how hot it gets →Find your own match in July
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