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July

Warmest places to visit in July

The warmest place in July is Abu Dhabi, with average highs around 42°C. The list runs down to 33°C at number 15.

Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month. 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: Abu Dhabi

  1. The approach to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque lined with palm trees
    1

    Abu Dhabi

    United Arab Emirates
    Temperature
    30–42°C
    Crowds
    Very Low
    Prices
    $

    +Lowest prices of the year.

    –Extreme heat and humidity.

  2. The Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai at sunset
    2

    Dubai

    United Arab Emirates
    Temperature
    30–42°C
    Crowds
    Very Low
    Prices
    $

    +The lowest hotel prices of the year — five-star properties at a fraction of peak-season rates.

    –41–42°C with extreme humidity; only indoor or pool-focused trips work.

  3. Palm-lined Las Vegas Strip on a sunny day
    3

    Las Vegas

    United States
    Temperature
    28–40°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$

    +Lower weekday prices.

    –Highs around 40°C.

  4. Marrakech riad courtyard with a pool, palms and carved wooden doors
    4

    Marrakech

    Morocco
    Temperature
    21–38°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    $

    +Strong relative value and fewer crowds

    –Very high daytime temperatures

  5. The Giralda tower and Seville Cathedral at sunset
    5

    Seville

    Spain
    Temperature
    21–36°C
    Crowds
    Low–Moderate
    Prices
    €€

    +Quietest tourist crowds of the year, despite being summer

    –Dangerously high temperatures, often above 37°C

  6. Amber Fort rising above the hillside near Jaipur
    6

    Jaipur

    India
    Temperature
    26–35°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    $$

    +Rain-washed hills and good prices.

    –Humid and wet.

  7. Downtown Austin skyline seen from the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge over Lady Bird Lake
    7

    Austin

    United States
    Temperature
    24–35°C
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    $$$

    +Summer is when Austin's water activities really come alive — great for SUP, swimming and boating.

    –The heat is intense; plan around the hottest part of the day.

  8. Taipei 101 rising above the city seen from Elephant Mountain
    9

    Taipei

    Taiwan
    Temperature
    27–35°C
    Crowds
    Moderate
    Prices
    $$

    +Low prices and a quiet city.

    –Extreme heat and typhoon risk.

  9. The Acropolis and Odeon of Herodes Atticus lit up at dusk
    10

    Athens

    Greece
    Temperature
    24–34°C
    Crowds
    Extremely High
    Prices
    €€€€€

    +Dry, reliably sunny weather, long evenings and the full summer cultural calendar.

    –Athens can be brutally hot, especially around exposed archaeological sites, while visitor numbers and accommodation demand are near their annual peak.

  10. Wat Arun at sunset across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a royal barge in the foreground
    11

    Bangkok

    Thailand
    Temperature
    26–34°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    $$

    +Quiet period with lower prices and fewer tourists.

    –Frequent rain and high humidity can disrupt outdoor plans.

  11. Yellow buildings and lanterns in Hoi An's ancient town
    12

    Hoi An

    Vietnam
    Temperature
    26–34°C
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    $$$$

    +Warm sea and beach days.

    –High heat and crowds.

  12. White sand and turquoise water on a sunny day in Cancún's Hotel Zone
    13

    Cancún

    Mexico
    Temperature
    25–34°C
    Crowds
    Moderate–High
    Prices
    $$$

    +Warm sea and long days.

    –Hot, humid and storm risk.

  13. Cafés lining Hanoi's Train Street under lanterns and flags
    14

    Hanoi

    Vietnam
    Temperature
    26–34°C
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    $$

    +Low demand can unlock excellent accommodation value.

    –Heat, 81% humidity and 272mm of rain make long sightseeing days difficult.

  14. Madrid city view
    15

    Madrid

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

    +Long sunny days + late nights

    –Serious daytime heat

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

FAQ

Warmest places to visit in July

What are the best warm destinations in July?

Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Las Vegas come out best in July. Every destination, ranked by average daily high temperature in the month.

Which of these is warmest in July?

Abu Dhabi, with average highs around 42°C in July.

Which of these is quietest in July?

Abu Dhabi, where crowds in July are very low.