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July · 14 top picks

Where to go in July

July is dry and clear across much of southern Africa. Zambia tops our list with a score of 9.8, highs near 25°C and about 1 rain day. Angola has 0 rain days, and Tanzania only 0.4. Chile and Madagascar are cooler, with highs around 19°C. In Europe, Gibraltar is the pick, at 27°C with almost no rain. France and Belgium are warm but see 8 to 11 rain days. Skip Thailand, with about 22 rain days, and Haiti, with 18. Qatar and Bahrain are too hot, at 44°C and 41°C, and Egypt reaches 38°C.

Top picks

Best places to go in July

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

  1. Zambia 25°C

    1.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 →
  2. Madagascar 19°C

    2.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 →
  3. Angola 27°C

    3.Angola

    9.6/10

    Africa

    Scores 9.6 with 0 mm of rain, 11.2 sun hours and 27°C highs. Pack a layer for 9°C nights.

    High / low
    27°C / 9°C
    Rain days
    0
    Sun daily
    11.2 hrs
    Angola guide →
  4. Chile 19°C

    4.Chile

    9.6/10

    Americas

    Highs around 19°C, rain on about 2 days.

    High / low
    19°C / 8°C
    Rain days
    2
    Sun daily
    9.2 hrs
    Chile guide →
  5. Gibraltar 27°C

    5.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 →
  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. Fiji 28°C

    7.Fiji

    8.8/10

    Oceania

    Top score of 8.8, with the fewest rain days (4.5), just 39 mm of rain and highs of 28°C.

    High / low
    28°C / 21°C
    Rain days
    5
    Sun daily
    10.1 hrs
    Fiji guide →
  8. Turkey 29°C

    8.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 →
  9. Mongolia 27°C

    9.Mongolia

    7.8/10

    Asia

    Highs around 27°C, rain on about 9 days.

    High / low
    27°C / 15°C
    Rain days
    9
    Sun daily
    11.2 hrs
    Mongolia guide →
  10. Belgium 23°C

    10.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 →
  11. Bosnia and Herzegovina 26°C

    11.Bosnia and Herzegovina

    7.7/10

    Europe

    Scores 7.7, with highs around 26°C and the most sun of the year at 12.7 hours a day.

    High / low
    26°C / 16°C
    Rain days
    12
    Sun daily
    12.7 hrs
    Bosnia and Herzegovina guide →
  12. Bolivia 25°C

    12.Bolivia

    7.5/10

    Americas

    Top score of 7.5 with about 12 rain days, 138 mm of rain, and mild highs near 25°C.

    High / low
    25°C / 17°C
    Rain days
    12
    Sun daily
    8.3 hrs
    Bolivia guide →
  13. Indonesia 26°C

    13.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 →
  14. Papua New Guinea 22°C

    14.Papua New Guinea

    7.0/10

    Oceania

    Highs around 22°C, rain on about 23 days.

    High / low
    22°C / 18°C
    Rain days
    23
    Sun daily
    9.3 hrs
    Papua New Guinea guide →

July

Warm & sunny

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

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
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
Angola 27°C 9°C 0 mm 11.2 hrs – 9.6
Chile 19°C 8°C 20 mm 9.2 hrs – 9.6
Gibraltar 27°C 20°C 1 mm 12.8 hrs Inland 9.5
Paraguay 26°C 16°C 42 mm 8.3 hrs Inland 9.0
Fiji 28°C 21°C 39 mm 10.1 hrs 27°C 8.8
Turkey 29°C 15°C 4 mm 13.6 hrs – 8.3
Mongolia 27°C 15°C 50 mm 11.2 hrs Inland 7.8
Belgium 23°C 14°C 68 mm 11.4 hrs – 7.7

FAQ

Travelling in July

Where is the best place to go in July?

Zambia is the top pick for July, with a score of 9.8. Days reach about 24.8°C and there are only 1.1 rain days in the month. Madagascar (9.7), Chile (9.6) and Angola (9.6) come close behind. Angola has 0 rain days. Madagascar and Chile are milder, with highs of about 19°C, so pack a warm layer.

Is Thailand good in July?

No, Thailand is a poor choice in July. It scores just 0.7, the lowest on our list. Expect about 21.6 rain days and highs of 33.6°C, so it is both wet and hot. Pick a country from our best list instead.

Which countries should I avoid in July?

Avoid Thailand, Haiti, Qatar, Egypt and Bahrain in July. Haiti scores 1.3, with 18.4 rain days and highs of 34.5°C. The other three are dry but very hot. Qatar reaches 43.8°C, Bahrain 41.4°C and Egypt 37.9°C. Heat like this makes sightseeing hard in the middle of the day.

Where can I go for a beach holiday in July?

Fiji is the best beach option in our July data. The sea is about 26.9°C and daytime highs reach 28°C. It scores 8.8. Expect around 4.5 rain days in the month, so plan for the odd shower.

Where in Europe is good in July?

Gibraltar is the best European choice in July, with a score of 9.5. Highs are about 26.9°C and there are only 0.3 rain days. France is warmer at 28.5°C but has 7.5 rain days. Belgium (11 rain days) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (11.7 rain days) are also good, but bring a rain jacket.