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Where to go in July

July is winter in the Southern Hemisphere and dry-season high summer across much of Africa, which dominates this month's best list. Namibia leads with a high of 23.7°C and 0 rain days, Cape Verde reaches 24.7°C, Zambia 24.8°C, and Tanzania climbs to 27.7°C with almost no rain. In Europe, Portugal offers 24.4°C highs with sea temperatures around 17.5°C, while Gibraltar sees 26.9°C and barely any rain. South America's dry Andes suit Peru, with 19°C days and 0 rain days. The toughest conditions are in the Gulf, where the United Arab Emirates hits 43.5°C and Qatar 43.8°C. Thailand brings 21.6 rain days at 33.6°C, Morocco bakes at 35.8°C, and Svalbard stays near 4.6°C with 8.9 rain days.

Top picks

Best places to go in July

Ranked by our month score: temperature, rain, sunshine and sea.

  1. Cape Verde 25°C

    1.Cape Verde

    9.9/10

    Africa

    Highs around 25°C, rain on about 1 days.

    High / low
    25°C / 24°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.9 hrs
    Cape Verde guide →
  2. Zambia 25°C

    2.Zambia

    9.8/10

    Africa

    Scores 9.8. Mild highs of 24.8°C and just 1.1 rain days, but nights drop to 13.1°C.

    High / low
    25°C / 13°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    10.5 hrs
    Zambia guide →
  3. Madagascar 19°C

    3.Madagascar

    9.7/10

    Africa

    Scores 9.7. Very dry with 1.4 rain days, but the coolest month, with lows of 6.9°C.

    High / low
    19°C / 7°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    9.9 hrs
    Madagascar guide →
  4. Gibraltar 27°C

    4.Gibraltar

    9.5/10

    Europe

    Joint top score of 9.5. Highs reach 26.9°C and rain is rare, with only 1 mm.

    High / low
    27°C / 20°C
    Rain days
    0
    Sun daily
    12.8 hrs
    Gibraltar guide →
  5. Portugal 24°C

    5.Portugal

    9.3/10

    Europe

    Scores 9.3, with 13.4 hours of sun, only 13 mm of rain and highs of 24.4°C in Porto.

    High / low
    24°C / 17°C
    Rain days
    3
    Sun daily
    13.4 hrs
    Portugal guide →
  6. Paraguay 26°C

    6.Paraguay

    9.0/10

    Americas

    Top score of 9: the driest month, with 42 mm of rain over 4.9 days and highs near 26°C.

    High / low
    26°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    5
    Sun daily
    8.3 hrs
    Paraguay guide →
  7. Peru 19°C

    7.Peru

    8.8/10

    Americas

    Joint top score of 8.8. Lima has 0 rain days, highs of 19°C and lows near 14.5°C.

    High / low
    19°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    0
    Sun daily
    10.3 hrs
    Peru guide →
  8. Tonga 24°C

    8.Tonga

    8.5/10

    Oceania

    Top score of 8.5. The driest month, with 68 mm of rain over 7.3 days, and highs near 24°C.

    High / low
    24°C / 23°C
    Rain days
    7
    Sun daily
    9.2 hrs
    Tonga guide →
  9. Turkey 29°C

    9.Turkey

    8.3/10

    Asia

    Scores 8.3. Almost dry, with 1.1 rain days and 4 mm of rain, but highs reach 29°C.

    High / low
    29°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    1
    Sun daily
    13.6 hrs
    Turkey guide →
  10. Bolivia 16°C

    10.Bolivia

    8.1/10

    Americas

    Top score of 8.1, with just 2 rain days and 9mm rain, La Paz's driest, clearest month.

    High / low
    16°C / 1°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    10.8 hrs
    Bolivia guide →
  11. Fiji 28°C

    11.Fiji

    8.1/10

    Oceania

    Top score of 8.1. Driest month in Nadi, with 39 mm of rain over 4.5 days and 28°C highs.

    High / low
    28°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    5
    Sun daily
    10.1 hrs
    Fiji guide →
  12. Belgium 23°C

    12.Belgium

    7.7/10

    Europe

    Scores 7.7, with highs of 23°C and 11.4 sun hours, the sunniest month, though rain falls on 11 days.

    High / low
    23°C / 14°C
    Rain days
    11
    Sun daily
    11.4 hrs
    Belgium guide →
  13. Mongolia 25°C

    13.Mongolia

    7.2/10

    Asia

    Highs around 25°C, rain on about 13 days.

    High / low
    25°C / 13°C
    Rain days
    13
    Sun daily
    11.2 hrs
    Mongolia guide →
  14. Australia 17°C

    14.Australia

    7.1/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 17°C, rain on about 8 days, sea 18°C.

    High / low
    17°C / 8°C
    Rain days
    8
    Sun daily
    8.9 hrs
    Australia guide →
  15. Indonesia 26°C

    15.Indonesia

    7.0/10

    Asia

    Top score of the year at 7: highs near 26°C, 127 mm of rain and 10.3 hours of sun a day.

    High / low
    26°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    21
    Sun daily
    10.3 hrs
    Indonesia guide →

July

Warm & sunny

Highs of 24 °C or more and few rainy days.

July

Beach weather

Coast with the sea at 22 °C or warmer.

July

Short-haul from Europe

Within about 3,500 km of central Europe.

Honest advice

Toughest weather in July

Places where the weather is usually at its worst this month.

Side by side

July weather comparison: top 10 destinations

Average weather of each destination's main city this month, and our month score out of 10.

July weather for the top 10 destinations
Destination Avg high Avg low Rainfall Sun hrs/day Sea temp July score
Cape Verde 25°C 24°C 2 mm 10.9 hrs – 9.9
Zambia 25°C 13°C 3 mm 10.5 hrs Inland 9.8
Madagascar 19°C 7°C 6 mm 9.9 hrs – 9.7
Gibraltar 27°C 20°C 1 mm 12.8 hrs Inland 9.5
Portugal 24°C 17°C 13 mm 13.4 hrs 18°C 9.3
Paraguay 26°C 16°C 42 mm 8.3 hrs Inland 9.0
Peru 19°C 15°C 1 mm 10.3 hrs 19°C 8.8
Tonga 24°C 23°C 68 mm 9.2 hrs – 8.5
Turkey 29°C 15°C 4 mm 13.6 hrs – 8.3
Bolivia 16°C 1°C 9 mm 10.8 hrs Inland 8.1

FAQ

Travelling in July

Where is warm in July?

Turkey is one of the warmest picks, with highs around 29°C and only 1.1 rain days. Tanzania and Fiji also run warm, at 27.7°C and 28°C. If you want heat without much rain, Angola hits 25.6°C with 0 rain days, and Namibia stays dry with a milder 23.7°C high.

Is Portugal good in July?

Yes, Portugal scores 9.3 out of 10 for July. Highs reach 24.4°C, the sea sits at 17.5°C, and there are only 3.3 rain days expected over the month, making it a reliable warm-weather, low-rain choice.

Where is the weather toughest in July?

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are the toughest, with highs of 43.8°C and 43.5°C. Thailand is difficult for a different reason: 33.6°C heat combined with 21.6 rain days, meaning rain on most days of the month. Morocco also runs hot, at 35.8°C.

Is Thailand good in July?

Thailand scores just 0.7 out of 10 for July, the lowest in this data. Expect 33.6°C highs and rain on about 21.6 days of the month, so wet weather is the main issue rather than heat alone.

Where is cold in July?

Svalbard and Jan Mayen is the coldest option, with highs of just 4.6°C and 8.9 rain days. This is the Northern Hemisphere's winter-feeling outlier in July, useful if you want cool conditions rather than the summer heat found elsewhere.