Where is hot in July?

July in brief

Dubai leads the table with 42°C by day and 29°C at night, a 33°C sea and 0 rainy days (7 h 36 min from London). Abu Dhabi leads with 40°C by day and 30°C at night, a 33°C sea and 0 rainy days (7 h 36 min from London). Las Vegas leads with 39°C by day and 26°C at night and 2 rainy days (11 h 18 min from London). Sharm El Sheikh leads with 38°C by day and 26°C at night, a 28°C sea and 0 rainy days (5 h 36 min from London). Marrakech leads with 36°C by day and 19°C at night and 1 rainy days (3 h 36 min from London).

Warm rather than hot (20-25°C): Rio de Janeiro 25°C, Sal 25°C, Flic en Flac 25°C, Madeira 25°C, Prague 25°C, Bled 25°C and 6 more. Hot but wet - over 25°C with more than eight rainy days: Hanoi (21 days), Bangkok (23 days), Orlando (23 days), Montego Bay (23 days), Puerto Vallarta (28 days). Over 30°C by day: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Las Vegas, Sharm El Sheikh, Marrakech, Seville and 34 more. For scale, London averages 22°C in July.

Short, mid and long-haul in July

• Short-haul (up to 4.5 h): Marrakech 36°C, Seville 35°C, Kusadasi 35°C, Sousse 35°C, Antalya 34°C, Marmaris 34°C and 72 more - see the short-haul list
• Mid-haul (4.5-7 h): Sharm El Sheikh 38°C, Hurghada 34°C, Limassol 33°C, Ayia Napa 31°C, Alanya 31°C, Paphos 29°C and 3 more
• Long-haul (7 h+): Dubai 42°C, Abu Dhabi 40°C, Las Vegas 39°C, Hanoi 32°C, Bangkok 32°C, Orlando 31°C and 41 more

By region

• Europe: 78 destinations, warmest Seville (35°C)
• Asia: 14 destinations, warmest Hanoi (32°C)
• Caribbean & Mexico: 14 destinations, warmest Montego Bay (31°C)
• Africa: 12 destinations, warmest Sharm El Sheikh (38°C)
• The Americas: 6 destinations, warmest Las Vegas (39°C)
• Indian Ocean: 6 destinations, warmest Maldives (28°C)
• Middle East: 2 destinations, warmest Dubai (42°C)
• Oceania & Pacific: 2 destinations, warmest Hawaii (28°C)

For a shorter flight, balance daytime heat with evening relief

Sousse is a useful starting point for travellers wanting hot beach weather without a long flight: the journey is 3 h 6 min, daytime temperatures reach 35°C and the sea is 25°C. Kusadasi offers the same daytime heat, but a slightly cooler 24°C sea and a 4 h flight. Both have dry July weather. For a break without swimming as the priority, Seville brings 35°C heat with a 2 h 42 min flight, though midday is better reserved for shade than lengthy walks. Marrakech is hotter at 36°C, yet nights fall to 18°C. That makes it a better fit for travellers who want evening relief rather than warmth around the clock.

For swimming, the hottest destination is not always the best choice

Dubai's 42°C days and 33°C sea suit travellers who actively want intense heat, rather than anyone seeking a cooling swim. Abu Dhabi is similar, with 40°C days and 30°C nights; air conditioning should be a priority for either. Both involve a 7 h 36 min flight. Sharm El Sheikh offers a different balance: dry weather, a 28°C sea and a shorter 5 h 36 min journey, although 38°C afternoons still call for a shaded midday break. Antalya keeps the same 28°C sea while easing daytime heat to 34°C, with a 4 h 24 min flight and 1 rainy day. It is the more sensible choice if warm swimming matters more than reaching the highest temperature.

For outdoor plans, weigh rainy days against the need for heat

Tropical heat comes with a substantial rain trade-off in July. Bangkok and Orlando each have 23 rainy days, while Cancun has 18 and Puerto Vallarta has 28. These suit travellers willing to keep plans flexible, rather than those whose holiday depends on dry days outdoors. Rainy-day frequency does not tell you that rain lasts all day, but it is a reason to allow for indoor time. If strong heat itself is the concern, Madeira and Sal offer 25°C days, while Lanzarote and Fuerteventura reach 24°C. Choose these for gentler daytime warmth, without assuming their sea temperatures or rainfall match the hotter, dry options.