Seasonal Guide
Where it's hot in July
Santorini, Greece 30°C · Dubrovnik, Croatia 30°C · Antalya, Turkey 34°C. Typical daytime highs in July, using the 2016 to 2025 record.
Explore the mapTop 10 destinations in July
1.Santorini, Greece
30°5° daily spread0 rain dayscouplesWhy Santorini, Greece?
Peak Aegean summer: deep blue skies, virtually zero rain, and warm enough sea to make evening swims worthwhile.
2.Dubrovnik, Croatia
30°5° daily spread2 rain dayscultureWhy Dubrovnik, Croatia?
Adriatic at its warmest and clearest, July is the peak, so go early in the month if you want the old town before it becomes a bottleneck.
3.Antalya, Turkey
34°soloWhy Antalya, Turkey?
One of the hottest reliably sunny spots on the Mediterranean coastline, with sea temperatures matching the air.
4.Marrakech, Morocco
39°0 rain daysfamiliesWhy Marrakech, Morocco?
Punishingly hot but that is the point, the souks empty out, prices drop, and the Atlas mountains offer escape at altitude.
5.Lisbon, Portugal
27°0 rain dayscultureWhy Lisbon, Portugal?
Warm and dry without the full Mediterranean extremes, a practical base for day trips to Sintra or the Algarve coast.
6.Lanzarote, Canary Islands
28°4° daily spread0 rain daysluxuryWhy Lanzarote, Canary Islands?
Reliable Atlantic heat moderated by trade winds, consistently one of the least-humid July sun destinations accessible from Europe.
7.Bali, Indonesia
27°couplesWhy Bali, Indonesia?
July sits in Bali's dry season peak: low humidity, minimal rain, and the best surf on the island's west-facing breaks.
8.New York City, USA
30°10 rain dayssoloWhy New York City, USA?
Hot, lively and at full cultural stretch, outdoor cinema, rooftop bars, and the High Line are all operating at peak.
9.Tokyo, Japan
30°11 rain dayssoloWhy Tokyo, Japan?
Hot and humid but also festival season, Sumida fireworks, Obon preparations and summer food stalls reward those who can take the heat.
10.Reykjavik, Iceland
14°5° daily spreadcultureWhy Reykjavik, Iceland?
If you want to escape July heat entirely, this is the most accessible cool-climate option: near-endless daylight, no midges, and pleasant walking weather.
More about July
July is peak summer in the northern hemisphere and the depth of winter in the south, which means the heat map is heavily weighted one way. The Mediterranean is at full roar, the Middle East is fierce, and the southern states of the US are sweltering. For travellers after reliable sun without the extremes, the Canary Islands and the Algarve deliver; for those who want the full blast, Greece and Turkey are hard to argue with. Use the interactive map below to see exactly where the heat lands in July.
Use the interactive map below to see where the heat is in July. Dots are real destinations coloured by their average temperature; click any one to open its full detail.
Displaying historical averages for the month of July.
View full interactive mapJuly by region
The Mediterranean
July is the Mediterranean's defining month, and its most demanding one. Athens averages 33°C, Palermo and Seville push 34–36°C, and the south of Spain can breach 40°C during heatwaves. The sea is warm (24–27°C across most of the basin), rainfall is negligible, and sunshine hours are maximised. The trade-off is crowds: July and August are when every European school holiday coincides, and popular spots like Dubrovnik, Mykonos and the Amalfi Coast are operating well beyond comfortable capacity. The Ionian islands, northern Sardinia and the less-trafficked stretches of the Turkish Aegean coast offer comparable weather with noticeably fewer people.
North Africa & The Middle East
July is not a month to be taken lightly in this region. Dubai, Riyadh and Kuwait City average 40–42°C with high humidity in the Gulf states, outdoor time is limited to early morning. Morocco's interior (Marrakech, Ouarzazate) hits 38–42°C, though the Atlantic coast towns like Essaouira stay considerably cooler thanks to sea breezes. Egypt's Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh are hot (37–38°C) but the Red Sea diving is excellent and resorts are heavily air-conditioned. If you are going to this region in July, plan around indoor or water-based activity and do not underestimate the midday heat.
Southeast Asia & The Indian Ocean
July falls inside the southwest monsoon for much of Southeast Asia, which changes the calculation significantly compared to March. Thailand's Gulf coast (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan) is at its wettest in July; the Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) is the same. Bali, however, is in its dry season peak and is a reliable exception, 27°C days, low humidity, excellent visibility for diving. The Philippines (particularly Palawan) is caught in typhoon season. The Maldives receives the monsoon but north atolls are often drier; rates drop sharply and experienced divers use July for the whale shark aggregations on the eastern atolls.
Northern Europe & The Atlantic Islands
July is peak summer in northern Europe, though the numbers are modest by Mediterranean standards. London averages 23°C, Amsterdam 22°C, and Stockholm 22–23°C, warm enough to be pleasant, and with very long days. Heatwaves do occur and have pushed Paris and London above 35°C in recent years, but these are not reliable. For guaranteed warmth in the Atlantic, the Canary Islands (Lanzarote, Tenerife) hold at 26–28°C year-round, making them the most consistent warm-weather option accessible from western Europe. The Algarve and Madeira are both reliably in the mid-to-upper 20s and considerably less crowded than the Med.
Average temperatures by destination
Showing 27 of 80 destinations
| Destination | Country | Avg high | Swings | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall of China, Mutianyu | China | 32° | - | - |
| Huangshan | China | 32° | 28° to 37° | 15 |
| Manaus | Brazil | 32° | 30° to 34° | 4 |
| Sanya | China | 32° | 31° to 34° | 19 |
| Washington, D.C. | United States | 32° | - | - |
| Guam | United States | 31° | 30° to 33° | 20 |
| Jericoacoara | Brazil | 31° | 29° to 34° | 6 |
| Maui | United States | 31° | 29° to 33° | 2 |
| Puerto Vallarta | Mexico | 31° | 30° to 32° | 25 |
| Lençóis Maranhenses National Park | Brazil | 30° | 29° to 31° | 11 |
| Yosemite National Park | United States | 30° | 27° to 33° | 2 |
| Harbin | China | 29° | 26° to 33° | 12 |
| Kauai | United States | 29° | 28° to 30° | 7 |
| Charyn Canyon | Kazakhstan | 29° | 25° to 34° | 8 |
| Niagara Falls | Canada | 28° | 25° to 32° | 8 |
| Oaxaca City | Mexico | 28° | 26° to 31° | 14 |
| Sochi | Russia | 28° | 25° to 31° | 8 |
| Astana | Kazakhstan | 27° | 22° to 32° | 7 |
| Bonito | Brazil | 26° | 20° to 33° | 3 |
| Chapada Diamantina National Park | Brazil | 27° | 25° to 30° | 9 |
| Los Angeles | United States | 27° | 24° to 31° | 0 |
| Salvador | Brazil | 27° | 26° to 29° | 13 |
| Ilha Grande | Brazil | 27° | 23° to 32° | 7 |
| Kazan | Russia | 26° | 21° to 31° | 3 |
| Quebec City | Canada | 26° | 22° to 30° | 10 |
| Seattle | United States | 26° | 21° to 31° | 1 |
| Vladivostok | Russia | 26° | 21° to 32° | 12 |
Readings come from the last ten years of daily weather data, so they reflect the climate as it is now, not as it was decades ago. Data: Visual Crossing global historical archive. How we compute this
Frequently asked
- Where is the hottest place to go on holiday in July?
- The consistently hottest accessible destinations in July are in North Africa and the Middle East, Marrakech, Dubai and Cairo regularly exceed 38–40°C. For extreme heat with good infrastructure, the Moroccan interior and the Gulf states top the list. If you want very hot but not punishing, southern Turkey (Antalya, Bodrum) and southern Spain sit in the 33–36°C range.
- Where is hot but not too hot in July?
- The sweet spot for July is the northern Mediterranean, Croatia, Greece and Portugal all sit in the 27–30°C range with dry conditions and warm seas. The Canary Islands average around 26–28°C with Atlantic breezes that take the edge off. These are warm enough for genuine beach weather without the exhausting extremes of southern Spain or North Africa.
- Is July in Southeast Asia affected by monsoon?
- Yes, significantly. Thailand's Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) and the Gulf of Thailand both receive heavy rain in July as the southwest monsoon is in full effect. Bali is the main exception, it sits in its dry season in July. The Philippines is in typhoon season, and Vietnam's south is wet while the north (Hanoi, Ha Long Bay) is hot and humid with intermittent rain.
- What is the hurricane risk in the Caribbean in July?
- July sits inside the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs June through November. The statistical peak is August–October, so July risk is real but relatively low compared to later months. The southern Caribbean (Barbados, Trinidad, Aruba) sits below the main hurricane track and is statistically safer year-round. Travel insurance covering weather disruption is advisable for any Caribbean trip in July.
- Is Japan worth visiting in July despite the heat and humidity?
- It depends on your tolerance for humid heat, Tokyo in July averages 31°C with high humidity, which many visitors find draining by midday. That said, July is festival season in Japan, with major fireworks events (hanabi) and the lead-up to Obon making it culturally one of the richest months to visit. Kyoto and Osaka run similarly hot; if heat is a concern, the northern island of Hokkaido averages a considerably more manageable 22–24°C in July.
- Which warm-band destinations are reliably dry in July?
- The driest warm-band picks in July, all with a wider day-to-day swing, are: Tundavala Gap (24 degrees, about 0.0 rain days, swings plus or minus 5 degrees); San Francisco (22 degrees, about 0.0 rain days, swings plus or minus 6 degrees); Etosha National Park (27 degrees, about 0.0 rain days, swings plus or minus 6 degrees); Lima (19 degrees, about 0.1 rain days, swings plus or minus 5 degrees).