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Zanzibar
Tanzania- Temperature
- 22–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Beach holidays, exploring, diving and combining Zanzibar with a Tanzania safari
–Higher prices and more visitors
July
Best island getaways in July
For an island trip in July, Zanzibar comes out first, with average highs around 29°C and high crowds.
Island destinations, ranked by how good the month is there: weather, crowds, prices and events. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for July, and links to the full July guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Photo: Aruba (#4 on this list)
2Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 19–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry weather and comfortable days.
–Cooler trade winds.
3Malta
Malta- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Very warm sea and dependable sunshine
–Heat, crowds and elevated prices
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Aruba
Aruba- Temperature
- 27–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Breezy and sunny.
–Family crowds.
5Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Prices
- $$$$
+Consistently sunny days and excellent conditions for beaches and surfing.
–One of the busiest months, with rising hotel rates and packed hotspots.
6Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet resorts and attractive rates, with strong marine-life opportunities.
–Rain and wind can interrupt boat trips and beach days.
7Phuket
Thailand- Temperature
- 26–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Good value and quieter resorts, with sunny spells between showers.
–Southwest monsoon conditions and rough seas.
8Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$
+Cooler temperatures and relatively dry conditions
–Stronger winds and rougher exposed coasts
9Corfu
Greece- Temperature
- 19–31°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Every beach and taverna open.
–Hot and crowded.
10Ibiza
Spain- Temperature
- 22–30°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Every club and beach bar is open.
–Crowded, hot and at peak prices.
11Koh Samui
Thailand- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Good weather vs. the Andaman coast.
–European summer crowds.
12Madeira
Portugal- Temperature
- 20–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- €€€
+Dry, sunny days.
–Busier and pricier.
13Maui
United States- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Calm sea for snorkeling.
–Family crowds and high prices.
14Sardinia
Italy- Temperature
- 20–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Warm sea everywhere.
–Crowded and expensive.
15Palma de Mallorca
Spain- Temperature
- 22–30°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- €€€€€
+Warm sea and long evenings.
–Very busy and expensive.
Temperatures are monthly averages. Crowd and price levels are my own judgement. Want to narrow it down? Filter all destinations for July.
FAQ
Best island getaways in July
What are the best island getaways in July?
Zanzibar, Mauritius and Malta come out best in July. Island 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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