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Medellín
Colombia- Temperature
- 18–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$
+Dry weather and a busy visitor scene.
–Domestic holiday crowds.
July
Best nature and outdoor destinations in July
For landscapes and the outdoors in July, Medellín comes out first, with average highs around 29°C.
Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there. Each card shows the real average temperature, crowd level and price level for July, and links to the full July guide for that destination.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
#1 on this list: Medellín
2Mauritius
Mauritius- Temperature
- 19–27°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Dry weather and comfortable days.
–Cooler trade winds.
3Cappadocia
Turkey- Temperature
- 15–29°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- €€€€
+Very sunny and dry
–Intense daytime heat
4Zermatt
Switzerland- Temperature
- 8–20°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$
+All trails open, mirror lakes.
–Busy and expensive.
5Chiang Mai
Thailand- Temperature
- 24–32°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Low prices and a quiet city.
–Rain every day.
6Bali
Indonesia- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Prices
- $$$$
+Consistently sunny days and excellent conditions for beaches and surfing.
–One of the busiest months, with rising hotel rates and packed hotspots.
7Maldives
Maldives- Temperature
- 26–31°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Quiet resorts and attractive rates, with strong marine-life opportunities.
–Rain and wind can interrupt boat trips and beach days.
8Rio de Janeiro
Brazil- Temperature
- 17–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Some of the clearest and driest weather of the year.
–Domestic holiday crowds and higher prices.
9Rovaniemi
Finland- Temperature
- 12–20°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
+Warmest days, long light.
–Mosquitoes.
10Tromsø
Norway- Temperature
- 9–16°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Midnight sun until late July.
–Rainy days and summer crowds.
11Seychelles
Seychelles- Temperature
- 24–29°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$
+Cooler temperatures and relatively dry conditions
–Stronger winds and rougher exposed coasts
12Cusco
Peru- Temperature
- 1–21°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Clear skies and a full range of treks.
–Peak crowds and prices.
13Lucerne
Switzerland- Temperature
- 15–25°C
- Crowds
- Very High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Warm lake and busy terraces.
–Crowded and expensive.
14Madeira
Portugal- Temperature
- 20–25°C
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Prices
- €€€
+Dry, sunny days.
–Busier and pricier.
15Maui
United States- Temperature
- 22–32°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$$$
+Calm sea for snorkeling.
–Family crowds and high 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 nature and outdoor destinations in July
What are the best nature and outdoor destinations in July?
Medellín, Mauritius and Cappadocia come out best in July. Destinations known for landscapes and outdoor activities, ranked by how good the month is there.
Which of these is warmest in July?
Chiang Mai, with average highs around 32°C in July.
Which of these is quietest in July?
Chiang Mai, where crowds in July are low.
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