Best Places to Visit in July
July is peak summer across the Northern Hemisphere. Europe, North America, and East Asia see their warmest temperatures and longest daylight hours. Southern Hemisphere destinations offer excellent off-season value. Expect higher prices and larger crowds at most northern tourist hotspots.
Europe
11 destinations2Excellent3Excellent4Excellent5Excellent6Excellent19Excellent25Excellent26Excellent28Excellent29Excellent30Excellent
SevilleSpain
98°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
SicilyItaly
92°F1 rain daysVery busyPremium
CappadociaTurkey
87°F1 rain daysVery busyPremium
MarseilleFrance
83°F2 rain daysVery busyPremium
MadeiraPortugal
74°F4 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
PalermoItaly
98°F2 rain daysVery busyPremium
ProvenceFrance
88°F4 rain daysVery busyPremium
AlgarvePortugal
84°F0 rain daysVery busyPremium
MadridSpain
94°F1 rain daysVery busyPremium
OhridNorth Macedonia
94°F6 rain daysVery busyPremium
SintraPortugal
86°F1 rain daysVery busyPremium
Americas
7 destinations1Excellent12Excellent13Excellent14Excellent15Excellent20Excellent24Excellent
Lake TahoeUnited States
81°F2 rain daysVery busyPremium
Los AngelesUnited States
95°F1 rain daysVery busyAbove avg
San DiegoUnited States
94°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
PortlandUnited States
96°F3 rain daysVery busyPremium
Napa ValleyUnited States
103°F0 rain daysVery busyAbove avg
Santa BarbaraUnited States
90°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
SeattleUnited States
87°F5 rain daysVery busyPremium
Asia
1 destinationAfrica
5 destinations16Excellent17Excellent18Excellent21Excellent23Excellent
FesMorocco
110°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
ChefchaouenMorocco
105°F1 rain daysVery busyPremium
CasablancaMorocco
97°F3 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
EssaouiraMorocco
84°F1 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
DjerbaTunisia
97°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Middle East
6 destinations7Excellent8Excellent9Excellent10Excellent11Excellent22Excellent
Tel AvivIsrael
100°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
JerusalemIsrael
100°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
PetraJordan
101°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
BeirutLebanon
93°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
IsfahanIran
106°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
Wadi RumJordan
105°F0 rain daysModerate crowdsBelow avg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I travel in July?
The top-rated destinations for July based on weather, crowds, and cost are Lake Tahoe, Seville, Sicily, Cappadocia, and Marseille. These destinations score highest on our composite travel index, which weighs temperature comfort, dry weather, daylight hours, crowd levels, and cost.
What are the cheapest places to visit in July?
Among the top-ranked destinations, the most budget-friendly options in July are Seville, Madeira, Tel Aviv. These destinations have below-average accommodation and travel costs during this period.
Where is warm in July?
The warmest highly-rated destinations in July include Fes (110°F), Samarkand (107°F), Isfahan (106°F). Keep in mind that the best travel experience depends on more than temperature -- crowd levels, rainfall, and costs also matter.
Where can I avoid crowds in July?
For a quieter experience in July, consider Seville, Madeira, Tel Aviv. These destinations have lower tourist volumes during this period while still offering favorable weather conditions.