Where to go · July
Top 20 Hotel Destinations for July
July is peak summer: the Great Migration reaches Kenya, lavender blooms in Provence, and northern lakes, coasts and mountains are at their warmest.
Jump to hotels ↓Narok County, Kenya
Why July
The Great Migration usually reaches the Mara from July through October, bringing dramatic Mara River crossings.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- adventure
- nature
Where we'd stay: Mahali Mzuri. A five-star stay in Maasai Mara, a strong base for Maasai Mara.
Hotels in Maasai Mara →Gordes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Why July
Lavender fields usually peak from late June to mid-July around the Luberon and the Valensole plateau.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~86°F (30°C); hot, dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- romance
- culture
Where we'd stay: Airelles Gordes, La Bastide. Hilltop hotel in Gordes overlooking the Luberon valley.
Hotels in Gordes →Musanze, Northern Province, Rwanda
Why July
The long dry season (roughly June–September) makes gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park easier on the trails.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~72°F (22°C); drier
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- adventure
- nature
Where we'd stay: One&Only Gorilla's Nest. Forest lodge on the edge of Volcanoes National Park.
Hotels in Musanze →French Polynesia
Why July
The dry season (roughly May–October) brings sunny days, lower humidity and calm lagoon water.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~82°F (28°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- romance
Where we'd stay: The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort. Overwater villas facing Mount Otemanu.
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Stateline, Nevada, United States
Why July
Warm, dry days for swimming, boating and hiking around the lake.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~80°F (27°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- adventure
- family
Where we'd stay: Edgewood Tahoe Resort. Lakefront lodge on a championship golf course.
Explore Lake Tahoe →
Quebec, Canada
Why July
The Festival d'été de Québec usually brings 11 days of concerts in early-to-mid July, and summer evenings are long.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); warm
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
- city
- family
Where we'd stay: Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Iconic castle hotel above the St. Lawrence in Old Quebec.
Explore Quebec City →Whitefish, Montana, United States
Why July
Going-to-the-Sun Road is usually fully open by early July, opening up Logan Pass and alpine hikes. Check for vehicle reservation requirements.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~80°F (27°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- nature
- adventure
Where we'd stay: The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Lakeside lodge with a marina, about 30 minutes from the park.
Hotels in Whitefish →Colorado, United States
Why July
The Aspen Music Festival runs through the summer, and alpine hikes like the Maroon Bells are snow-free.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~80°F (27°C); afternoon storms
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- adventure
- culture
Where we'd stay: The Little Nell. Gondola-side hotel with a rooftop pool and summer mountain access.
Hotels in Aspen →Maine, United States
Why July
Maine's short summer peaks in July, with warm days, lobster shacks and coastal sailing.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~78°F (26°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- romance
- family
Where we'd stay: White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection. Classic New England inn known for its candlelit restaurant.
Hotels in Kennebunkport →
10Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria
Why July
The Salzburg Festival usually begins in late July, bringing world-class opera and concerts.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~75°F (24°C); showers
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
- city
Where we'd stay: Hotel Sacher Salzburg. Riverside hotel facing the Old Town and fortress.
Explore Salzburg →- 11
Newport
Rhode Island, United States
Why July
Sailing season is in full swing, the Gilded Age mansions are open, and the Newport Folk Festival is usually held in late July.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~79°F (26°C); breezy
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- culture
Where we'd stay: The Chanler at Cliff Walk. Oceanfront mansion hotel at the start of the Cliff Walk.
Hotels in Newport → - 12
Hokkaido
Lake Toya, Hokkaido, Japan
Why July
Hokkaido escapes Japan's summer humidity, and Furano's lavender fields usually peak in July.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~75°F (24°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- nature
- family
Where we'd stay: The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa. Mountaintop hotel overlooking Lake Toya and the Pacific.
Hotels in Lake Toya → 
Livingstone, Southern Province, Zambia
Why July
Mid-year is a sweet spot, with the falls still flowing strongly after the rains and dry-season game viewing nearby.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~77°F (25°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- adventure
- nature
Where we'd stay: The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara. Colonial-style hotel on the Zambezi, a short walk from the falls.
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14Bali
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Why July
Peak dry season brings reliable sunshine and cooler evenings in the highlands.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~84°F (29°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- culture
- romance
Where we'd stay: Aksari Resort & Spa Ubud by Ini Vie Hospitality. A five-star stay in Ubud, a strong base for Bali.
Explore Bali →
15Chicago
Illinois, United States
Why July
Lakefront beaches, architecture boat tours and rooftop season, with Lollapalooza usually held in late July or early August.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~84°F (29°C); humid
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- city
- culture
- family
Where we'd stay: The Langham, Chicago. Riverfront hotel in a Mies van der Rohe-designed building.
Explore Chicago →
Coronado, California, United States
Why July
Reliable sunshine, warm ocean temperatures and San Diego Comic-Con, usually held in July.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~75°F (24°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
- beach
- family
Where we'd stay: Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton. Victorian beachfront landmark from 1888.
Explore San Diego →
Michigan, United States
Why July
Car-free island summers are at their best, with warm days for biking, fudge shops and Lake Huron views.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~76°F (24°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- family
- culture
Where we'd stay: The Inn at Stonecliffe. A five-star stay in Mackinac Island, a strong base for Mackinac Island.
Explore Mackinac Island →
Idaho, United States
Why July
Dry, sunny mountain days for biking, fly fishing and outdoor concerts.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~83°F (28°C); dry
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- adventure
- nature
- family
Where we'd stay: Sun Valley Lodge. Historic 1936 lodge with an outdoor skating rink and pool.
Explore Sun Valley →
19Santa Fe
New Mexico, United States
Why July
Santa Fe Opera season runs through summer, and the International Folk Art Market is usually held in July.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~86°F (30°C); afternoon monsoon storms
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- culture
- city
Where we'd stay: Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi. Adobe-style hotel steps from the Plaza.
Explore Santa Fe →- 20
Tofino
British Columbia, Canada
Why July
Summer brings the driest weather of the year for surfing, whale watching and rainforest hikes on Vancouver Island.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); foggy mornings
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
- beach
- nature
- adventure
Where we'd stay: Cox Bay Beach Resort. A four-star stay in Tofino, a strong base for Tofino.
Hotels in Tofino →
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