Where to go for a beach holiday in July?
The 15 best destinations for a beach holiday in July, ranked on the weather actually recorded.
For a beach holiday in July, we kept seaside or island destinations with at least 24 °C in the afternoon, a sea at 22 °C or more where we measure it, and no more than eight days of rain. Temperatures and rainfall are real records, averaged from 2015 to 2024 at each destination's reference point, and the sea is measured at the nearest coastal point. 15 destinations pass this filter, in Europe, Africa and Asia. Top of the ranking: Tanzania (29 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 27 °C).
The ranking at a glance
| # | Destination | Afternoon | Rainy days | Sea (°C) | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 29 °C | 1 | 27 °C | €80-160 a day |
| 2 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 36 °C | 0 | 29 °C | €35-60 a day |
| 3 | 🇦🇱 Albania | 33 °C | 3 | 27 °C | €40-70 a day |
| 4 | 🇹🇷 Antalya | 37 °C | 2 | 29 °C | €60-110 a day |
| 5 | 🇫🇷 Corsica | 30 °C | 0 | 24 °C | €100-170 a day |
| 6 | 🇲🇬 Madagascar | 29 °C | 0 | 24 °C | €50-100 a day |
| 7 | 🇮🇹 Capri | 27 °C | 1 | 28 °C | €160-350 a day |
| 8 | 🇰🇪 Kenya | 27 °C | 4 | 27 °C | €70-150 a day |
| 9 | 🇲🇹 Valletta | 30 °C | 0 | 27 °C | €80-140 a day |
| 10 | 🇬🇷 Rhodes | 33 °C | 0 | 27 °C | €70-120 a day |
| 11 | 🇮🇩 Lombok | 30 °C | 7 | 29 °C | €40-80 a day |
| 12 | 🇭🇷 Dubrovnik | 30 °C | 2 | 27 °C | €80-130 a day |
| 13 | 🇪🇸 Mallorca | 32 °C | 2 | 27 °C | €80-140 a day |
| 14 | 🇵🇹 Madeira | 24 °C | 3 | 24 °C | €65-110 a day |
| 15 | 🇷🇪 Réunion | 24 °C | 6 | 24 °C | €90-150 a day |
The 15 destinations in detail
Countries1 🇹🇿 Tanzania
🌡️ 29 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €80-160 a day
Tanzania means the big cats of the Serengeti, the teeming caldera of Ngorongoro, and the white sand of Zanzibar to round things off. Africa's most legendary safari-and-beach combination, at the foot of Kilimanjaro.
Countries2 🇹🇳 Tunisia
🌡️ 36 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €35-60 a day · at the edge of its season
Tunisia means the blue and white lanes of Sidi Bou Said, the ruins of Carthage facing the sea, and the gates of the Sahara in the south. Beaches and history within easy reach of Europe, on a small budget.
Countries3 🇦🇱 Albania
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €40-70 a day
Albania means the turquoise water of Ksamil on the Riviera, the stone lanes of Gjirokastër, and the wild peaks around Theth. The rising star of the Balkans, still unspoilt and affordable.
City4 🇹🇷 Antalya
🌡️ 37 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €60-110 a day · at the edge of its season
Antalya stacks up an Ottoman old town within its ramparts, a triple-arched marble gate raised for Hadrian around 130, and a travertine cliff that drops straight into the sea. Behind it, the Beydağları keep their snow until May, and Perge and Aspendos are both less than an hour's drive away.
Region5 🇫🇷 Corsica
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 24 °C · 💶 €100-170 a day
The Isle of Beauty lives up to its name: from the white cliffs of Bonifacio to the red calanques of Piana, Corsica packs in landscapes the mainland can only envy. You swim in the translucent water of Palombaggia in the morning, hike beneath the Aiguilles de Bavella in the afternoon and dine on charcuterie and brocciu in a mountain village in the evening. A mountain in the sea, quite literally.
Countries6 🇲🇬 Madagascar
🌡️ 29 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 24 °C · 💶 €50-100 a day
Madagascar means the Avenue of the Baobabs at dusk, lemurs you won't see anywhere else and the canyons of Isalo. An island-continent with unique biodiversity, far off the beaten track.
City7 🇮🇹 Capri
🌡️ 27 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 28 °C · 💶 €160-350 a day · at the edge of its season
The glamorous island of the Bay of Naples: the Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni rising from the sea, the Gardens of Augustus, the Monte Solaro chairlift and the little Piazzetta where all of Capri parades.
Countries8 🇰🇪 Kenya
🌡️ 27 °C in the afternoon, 4 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €70-150 a day
Kenya means the Masai Mara during the great migration, the elephants of Amboseli in front of Kilimanjaro, and the beaches of the Indian Ocean to finish. Safari in its purest form, then lazy days.
City9 🇲🇹 Valletta
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €80-140 a day · at the edge of its season
Built by the Knights of St John after the siege of 1565, Valletta sits on a peninsula measuring 900 metres by 600, laid out in a grid above the Grand Harbour. A little over five thousand inhabitants, bastions of golden limestone and stepped streets that plunge towards the water.
City10 🇬🇷 Rhodes
🌡️ 33 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €70-120 a day · at the edge of its season
Rhodes is the city of the Knights of St John, with 4 km of ramparts, an intact street of inns and a Palace of the Grand Master rebuilt by the Italians, all listed by Unesco. 50 km to the south, the acropolis of Lindos towers over a white village, and between the two lie 1930s spa buildings, pebbly bays and sandy beaches.
City11 🇮🇩 Lombok
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 7 days of rain, sea at 29 °C · 💶 €40-80 a day
Bali's neighbour, Lombok covers 4,700 km² and lives to a Sasak rhythm beneath the 3,726 metres of Rinjani, visible from half the island. In the south, the bays of Selong Belanak and Tanjung Aan line up pale, almost empty sand, and the three Gilis are half an hour away by boat.
City12 🇭🇷 Dubrovnik
🌡️ 30 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €80-130 a day · at the edge of its season
Dubrovnik means a walk around the walls above the red roofs, the Stradun polished by the centuries, and a swim at the foot of the fortifications. The old town is best enjoyed early in the morning, before the cruise ships arrive.
City13 🇪🇸 Mallorca
🌡️ 32 °C in the afternoon, 2 days of rain, sea at 27 °C · 💶 €80-140 a day · at the edge of its season
Mallorca means turquoise coves in the south, the stone villages of the Tramuntana, and Palma with its cathedral facing the sea. Wilder than you would imagine as soon as you leave the coast.
Region14 🇵🇹 Madeira
🌡️ 24 °C in the afternoon, 3 days of rain, sea at 24 °C · 💶 €65-110 a day
Madeira means hiking along the levadas, peaks above the clouds at Pico do Areeiro, and gardens in bloom all year round. A green, vertical island in the middle of the Atlantic.
Countries15 🇷🇪 Réunion
🌡️ 24 °C in the afternoon, 6 days of rain, sea at 24 °C · 💶 €90-150 a day
Réunion means the lava of the Piton de la Fournaise, the Cirque de Mafate that can only be reached on foot, and the Hermitage lagoon for snorkelling. An intense island, the volcanic playground of the Indian Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
Where to go for a beach holiday in July?
Tanzania, Tunisia, Albania, Antalya and Corsica top our ranking for a beach holiday in July. In first place, Tanzania: 29 °C in the afternoon, 1 day of rain, sea at 27 °C on average over 2015-2024.
Which is the closest beach destination in July?
Corsica, about 1h40 by air from Paris, with 30 °C in the afternoon, 0 days of rain, sea at 24 °C in July.
Where does it rain least in July among these destinations?
Tunisia: 0 days of rain on average in July, with 36 °C in the afternoon.
Where is it hottest in July?
Among these destinations, Antalya, with 37 °C in the afternoon on average in July: plan your sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon.
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