Where to go in July

July is the height of summer in the north, great for mountains, coasts and northern countries, while it is a pleasant, dry winter month in large parts of the southern hemisphere.

Places are ranked by their typical weather in July (comfortable daily highs and little rain) and by traveler ratings. Public holidays are listed with each place, as museums, shops and offices may be closed and popular places can be busy on them. Climate data from Meteostat.

4 places have good weather in July in Middle East, showing the top 4.

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Ardabil

3.63

City HistoricalUNESCO HeritageNatural Beauty

A city where Persian heritage and natural beauty meet, home to the UNESCO-listed Sheikh Safi mausoleum complex.

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27 °C5 mm Best: Jul, Oct–Nov

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Krak des Chevaliers

4.25

Castle HistoricalUNESCO HeritageCastle

Crusader castle on hilltop showcasing medieval military architecture and cultural history.

View Details No public holidays

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30 °C0 mm Best: May–Nov

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Socotra Island

4.63

Island BiodiversityUNESCO HeritageNatural Wonder

Island with unique dragon blood trees and biodiversity.

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27 °C Best: Jan–Feb, Jul–Oct

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Masouleh

3.83

Landmark HistoricalArchitectureVillageCulture

Historic terraced mountain village with a unique architectural style and rich cultural heritage.

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32 °C7 mm Best: Apr–Jun, Nov