Sun in July: 8 places with summer warmth – and how hot it gets
In July there is plenty of sun in most of southern Europe – the question is how hot you want it. The temperatures below show the difference from Nice and the Algarve at around 30 degrees to hot Cyprus, with Bornholm as a close-to-home alternative.
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8 destinations in July
01Photo: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons Algarve, Portugal
Typical in July: 30° by day · 21° at night
The Atlantic keeps temperatures down and the breeze makes it pleasant. The sea is fresher than in the Mediterranean.
About 2,600 km from Copenhagen as the crow flies
02Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons Mallorca, Spain
Typical in July: 33° by day · 22° at night
Hot days and warm nights. Good for beaches and mountains – but popular during the school summer holidays.
About 1,900 km from Copenhagen as the crow flies
03Photo: dronepicr · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons Crete, Greece
Typical in July: 31° by day · 23° at night
Long beach days, gorges and villages. The meltemi wind can bring breezy days, especially on the north coast.
About 2,500 km from Copenhagen as the crow flies
04Photo: Yesuitus2001 · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons Sardinia, Italy
Typical in July: 32° by day · 23° at night
Clear water and white coves. A car makes it easy to find the quieter beaches.
About 1,800 km from Copenhagen as the crow flies
05Photo: Zysko serhii · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Dubrovnik, Croatia
Typical in July: 31° by day · 22° at night
City walls and island hopping in the heat. Explore the old town early or late – at midday it is hot and crowded.
About 1,500 km from Copenhagen as the crow flies
06Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Cyprus
Typical in July: 34° by day · 25° at night
Among the hottest places in Europe in July. Great for a beach holiday, less so for long excursions at midday.
About 2,800 km from Copenhagen as the crow flies
07Photo: W. M. Connolley · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Nice, France
Typical in July: 29° by day · 21° at night
The Riviera with its seafront promenade, old quarters and day trips to Monaco and the hill villages.
About 1,400 km from Copenhagen as the crow flies
08Photo: aconcagua (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bornholm, Denmark
Typical in July: 20° by day · 15° at night
Danish summer with cliffs, beaches and smokehouses – no flight needed. No guarantee of sun, but no heatwave either.
About 150 km from Copenhagen as the crow flies
Temperatures in July – overview
| Place | Day | Night | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 34° | 25° | 2,800 km |
| Mallorca, Spain | 33° | 22° | 1,900 km |
| Sardinia, Italy | 32° | 23° | 1,800 km |
| Crete, Greece | 31° | 23° | 2,500 km |
| Dubrovnik, Croatia | 31° | 22° | 1,500 km |
| Algarve, Portugal | 30° | 21° | 2,600 km |
| Nice, France | 29° | 21° | 1,400 km |
| Bornholm, Denmark | 20° | 15° | 150 km |
| Copenhagen (for comparison) | 20° | 14° | – |
Temperatures: average daily high and low in July 2020–2024, calculated from Open-Meteo.com historical weather data (ERA5, CC BY 4.0). Figures describe the area around each place and can differ a few degrees from the local weather station. Distances are as the crow flies. Open-Meteo.com
Holidays in July: good to know
Heatwaves hit southern Europe more often in summer and can push temperatures well above average. Choose accommodation with air conditioning, drink plenty and plan activities for mornings and evenings.
These ideas are general seasonal tips. Weather, opening times and prices vary from year to year, so check before you book.
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