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Colourful Nyhavn waterfront in Copenhagen at blue hour

July

Best city breaks in July

For a city break in July, Copenhagen comes out first, with average highs around 22°C and high crowds.

City 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

#1 on this list: Copenhagen

  1. Colourful Nyhavn waterfront in Copenhagen at blue hour
    1

    Copenhagen

    Denmark
    Temperature
    14–22°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€€

    +Harbour swimming, festivals and outdoor dining.

    –Peak demand and high prices.

  2. Medellín's valley and the Andean mountains seen from the metrocable
    2

    Medellín

    Colombia
    Temperature
    18–29°C
    Crowds
    Moderate-High
    Prices
    $$$

    +Dry weather and a busy visitor scene.

    –Domestic holiday crowds.

  3. Marienplatz in Munich at dusk
    3

    Munich

    Germany
    Temperature
    15–25°C
    Crowds
    Moderate–High
    Prices
    €€€

    +Warmest, sunniest weather of the year

    –Rain still shows up, usually fast and heavy

  4. Amsterdam canal houses and bicycles on a bridge in warm evening light
    4

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands
    Temperature
    14–22°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€€

    +Warm, lively and perfect for terraces, canals and outdoor Amsterdam.

    –Busy, particularly around Pride-related events.

  5. Berlin city view
    5

    Berlin

    Germany
    Temperature
    14–25°C
    Crowds
    Moderate–High
    Prices
    €€€

    +Warmest month + lake days

    –Busy and occasionally hot

  6. Bucharest at sunset with University Square and light trails
    6

    Bucharest

    Romania
    Temperature
    16–30°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€€

    +Lots happening and very long summer days.

    –High temperatures and higher prices.

  7. Hungarian Parliament beside the Danube in Budapest at sunset
    7

    Budapest

    Hungary
    Temperature
    17–28°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€€

    +Nightlife, outdoor events and warm evenings.

    –Heat and peak-season crowds.

  8. Downtown Los Angeles with the San Gabriel Mountains behind
    8

    Los 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.

  9. Prague Castle and Charles Bridge above the Vltava at dusk
    9

    Prague

    Czech Republic
    Temperature
    17–26°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€€

    +Long days and a busy cultural calendar.

    –Peak crowds and higher hotel demand.

  10. Aerial view of Kraków at dusk
    10

    Kraków

    Poland
    Temperature
    14–25°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€€

    +Warmest conditions

    –Peak crowds and prices

  11. The Montreal skyline and the Old Port on a clear autumn day
    11

    Montreal

    Canada
    Temperature
    18–27°C
    Crowds
    Very High
    Prices
    $$$$$

    +Warm weather and a packed open-air calendar.

    –Hot, humid and crowded.

  12. Vienna's Ringstraße and the city skyline in clear light
    12

    Vienna

    Austria
    Temperature
    18–27°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€

    +Outdoor film programme and the Danube island to cool off.

    –Hot afternoons and peak tourist season.

  13. Madrid city view
    13

    Madrid

    Spain
    Temperature
    20–33°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Long sunny days + late nights

    –Serious daytime heat

  14. Málaga at sunset with the bullring, harbour and Mediterranean
    15

    Málaga

    Spain
    Temperature
    21–31°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    €€€€

    +Extremely reliable summer weather

    –Heat, crowds and prices

Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for July.

FAQ

Best city breaks in July

What are the best city breaks in July?

Copenhagen, Medellín and Munich come out best in July. City destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events.

Which of these is warmest in July?

Madrid, with average highs around 33°C in July.

Which of these is quietest in July?

Madrid, where crowds in July are moderate.