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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

    Score 9.8, driest and coolest month with lows of 13.1°C, only 3mm rain and 10.5 sun hours.

    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

    Score of 9.7, only 1.4 rain days and 6mm of rain, with a cool 18.7°C high for comfortable walking weather.

    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

    Score 9.5, highs of 26.9°C and almost no rain, just 0.3 rain days, with 12.8 sun hours.

    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

    Score of 9.3, highs of 24.4°C, only 3.3 rain days and 13.4 hours of sun a day.

    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: mild highs of 26°C, lows of 16°C and only 4.9 rain days with 42mm of rain.

    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

    Score peaks at 8.8, Lima sees zero rain days, a classic dry-season month.

    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, driest month with only 7.3 rain days and 68mm rain, cooler 24°C highs.

    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

    Score of 8.3, the driest month with only 1.1 rain days, highs of 29°C and 13.6 hours of sun.

    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 only 2 rain days and 9mm rain, La Paz's driest, sunniest stretch at 10.8 sun hours.

    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, the driest month with just 4.5 rain days and 39mm rain, plus 10.1 sun hours.

    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

    Score of 7.7, warmest days near 23°C with 14.2°C lows and 11.4 hours of sunshine daily.

    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 7, drier with 127mm of rain over 21 days and 10.3 hours of sunshine daily.

    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 the weather best in July?

Namibia tops the list with a high of 23.7°C and 0 rain days. Cape Verde (24.7°C, 0.6 rain days) and Zambia (24.8°C, 1.1 rain days) are close behind. All three combine warm, dry days in July, which falls in their dry season.

Is Thailand good in July?

No, July is tough in Thailand. Expect highs near 33.6°C and rain on about 21.6 days of the month, which is the wettest spell in the data set. It's monsoon season there, so expect frequent downpours rather than dry sightseeing days.

Is Portugal good in July?

Yes, Portugal scores 9.3 out of 10 in July. Daytime highs reach 24.4°C with only 3.3 rain days, and the sea sits at 17.5°C, warm enough for swimming at the coast.

Where is the weather toughest in July?

The Gulf states are hardest to handle. Qatar hits 43.8°C and the UAE 43.5°C, both with almost no rain (0.3-0.4 days). At the other extreme, Svalbard and Jan Mayen only reach 4.6°C, with rain or snow on 8.9 days, reflecting its Arctic summer.

Is Turkey good for a beach holiday in July?

Yes, Turkey scores 8.3 out of 10 in July. Highs average 28.9°C with just 1.1 rain days, making it one of the driest and warmest options on the list for a summer beach trip.