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Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 22–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Beach holidays, exploring, diving and combining Zanzibar with a Tanzania safari
–Higher prices and more visitors
July
Best beach destinations in July
If you want a beach trip in July, Zanzibar comes out first, with average highs around 29°C and high crowds.
Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for July, and links to the full July guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Aruba (#6 on this list)
2Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 19–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry weather and comfortable days.
–Cooler trade winds.
3Los Angeles
United States- Temperature
- 17–25°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Reliable summer conditions and an enormous event calendar.
–Higher hotel rates, traffic and major convention/event crowds.
4Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Very warm sea and dependable sunshine
–Heat, crowds and elevated prices
5Málaga
Spain- Temperature
- 21–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Extremely reliable summer weather
–Heat, crowds and prices
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Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Breezy and sunny.
–Family crowds.
7Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Prices
- $$$$
+Consistently sunny days and excellent conditions for beaches and surfing.
–One of the busiest months, with rising hotel rates and packed hotspots.
8Barcelona
Spain- Temperature
- 21–28°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Hot, sunny and ideal for the beach.
–Very busy and hot, with high accommodation prices.
9Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet resorts and attractive rates, with strong marine-life opportunities.
–Rain and wind can interrupt boat trips and beach days.
10Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Good value and quieter resorts, with sunny spells between showers.
–Southwest monsoon conditions and rough seas.
11Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 17–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Some of the clearest and driest weather of the year.
–Domestic holiday crowds and higher prices.
12Sydney
Australia- Temperature
- 8–18°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet season with good restaurant, museum and city-break conditions.
–Cool mornings and evenings; beach weather is limited.
13Valencia
Spain- Temperature
- 22–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Excellent beach weather + long days
–Heat + higher prices
14Nice
France- Temperature
- 21–28°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Nice Jazz Festival and warm sea.
–Hot and very busy.
15Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$
+Cooler temperatures and relatively dry conditions
–Stronger winds and rougher exposed coasts
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for July.
FAQ
Best beach destinations in July
What are the best beach destinations in July?
Zanzibar, Mauritius and Los Angeles come out best in July. Beach destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.
Which of these is warmest in July?
Malta, with average highs around 32°C in July.
Which of these is quietest in July?
Maldives, where crowds in July are low.
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