Where is it hot in July?
A data-led shortlist of the warmest, sunniest, driest holiday spots for July, scored from twenty years of historical climate records against a classic beach-holiday profile (22–33°C, 7+ hours of sun, fewer than 2 rainy days per week).
The ranking
- Mallorca (Spain) — 27.1°C, 13.5h sun/day, 0.6 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Crete (Greece) — 25°C, 13.4h sun/day, 0.3 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Algarve (Portugal) — 25.2°C, 13.5h sun/day, 0 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Tenerife (Spain) — 22°C, 12.8h sun/day, 0 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Costa Brava (Spain) — 24.9°C, 13.2h sun/day, 0.8 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Antalya (Turkey) — 30.2°C, 14h sun/day, 0.1 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Dubrovnik (Croatia) — 25.9°C, 13.6h sun/day, 0.7 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Cape Verde (Cape Verde) — 24.3°C, 10.6h sun/day, 0.2 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Marrakech (Morocco) — 30.2°C, 12.5h sun/day, 0 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
- Sicily (Italy) — 26°C, 13.9h sun/day, 0.3 rainy days/week. Score: 100/100.
Why these picks
Mallorca in July
Mallorca averages 27.1°C in July, with 13.5 hours of sunshine a day and only 0.6 rainy days a week. Match score: 100/100.
Crete in July
Crete averages 25°C in July, with 13.4 hours of sunshine a day and only 0.3 rainy days a week. Match score: 100/100.
Algarve in July
Algarve averages 25.2°C in July, with 13.5 hours of sunshine a day and only 0 rainy days a week. Match score: 100/100.
Frequently asked
Where is it hot in July?
In July the hottest, sunniest destinations we track are Mallorca (27.1°C, 13.5h sun/day); Crete (25°C, 13.4h sun/day); Algarve (25.2°C, 13.5h sun/day).
What is the best warm-weather destination in July?
Mallorca scores highest in July with average temperatures around 27.1°C, 13.5 hours of sunshine a day and only 0.6 rainy days per week.
Is July a good month for a beach holiday?
Yes — 10 of our 10 top destinations score 70+ for a beach holiday in July.