Best destinations to visit in July
Best destinations to visit in July
Peak summer coastal tracks and high-altitude mountain pass circuits in July
July is the height of summer across the Northern Hemisphere, with schools out and much of Europe and North America in full holiday mode.
Beaches, national parks and major cities all see their busiest crowds and highest prices of the year this month. The Southern Hemisphere runs on the opposite schedule, with ski season in full swing across Australia, New Zealand and parts of South America. East Africa's wildlife migration also reaches one of its most striking points in July, drawing travelers hoping to see the herds cross the Mara River. Travelers who prefer to avoid peak crowds often look toward the Southern Hemisphere's winter destinations instead, or toward quieter shoulder season alternatives closer to home. Airfares and hotel rates also climb noticeably during this stretch, in step with the demand.
The destinations on our list cover that same range, from peak Northern Hemisphere summer to the best of Southern Hemisphere ski season.
Lists by region
City in Germany
Berlin
Wall history, Museum Island and all-night clubs
Warm July weather suits long days spent cycling through Tiergarten and along the Spree river. Museum Island holds five museums built between the 1820s and early 1900s. Remaining stretches of the Berlin Wall, painted with murals, line the East Side Gallery. Beer gardens across the city stay busy on long summer evenings.
State/Prefecture in Japan
Hokkaido
Volcanoes, powder snow and fresh seafood
Lavender fields near Furano reach peak bloom in July, turning hillsides deep purple. Cooler summer temperatures across Hokkaido offer relief from the heat further south in Japan. Biei's patchwork farmland rolls across gentle hills near Furano. Sapporo's parks fill with visitors enjoying long summer evenings.
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