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Where to go in July: places for couples

8 places to consider in July as a couple, from southern Europe to northern cities and overseas. Each section names the station, period and source of the climate figures.

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How to choose a destination in July as a couple

July is the hottest month in several of these places. In the sources below, the mean daily maximum is 31.2 °C for Palma, 28.3 °C for Lisbon and 27.7 °C for southern Tenerife, while Edinburgh shows 19.29 °C and Anchorage 19.0 °C (converted from 66.2 °F).

If heat is not what you want, northern cities and Funchal give mild air, but check rain figures too. Averages hide hot spells and cool spells, so check the forecast a few days before you travel. July is also school holiday time in many countries, which this page does not cover.

Edinburgh

The Met Office's 1991-2020 long-term averages for Edinburgh, Royal Botanic Garden No 2 list July with a mean maximum temperature of 19.29 °C, a mean minimum of 11.60 °C, 72.06 mm of rainfall and 11.47 days of rain of at least 1 mm.

A compact, walkable capital that suits couples who want an old town, hills and an easy city break by rail or a short flight. The station is the Royal Botanic Garden. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Location-specific long-term averages, Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden No 2, 1991-2020

Stockholm

SMHI's monthly bulletin lists, for the Stockholm station, a 1991-2020 normal monthly mean temperature of 18.6 °C for July and a normal precipitation of 62 mm.

Stockholm suits couples who like a city built on water, with islands within reach. The source gives mean temperature and monthly precipitation only, not a daily maximum. Editorial judgement.

Sources: July 2025: air temperature and wind (bulletin with 1991-2020 normals), July 2025: precipitation, sunshine and radiation (bulletin with 1991-2020 normals)

Anchorage, Alaska

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Anchorage Intl AP list July with an average daily maximum of 66.2 °F (about 19.0 °C), an average temperature of 59.6 °F (about 15.3 °C) and 5.1 days with at least 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) of precipitation. The source reports Fahrenheit; the Celsius values in brackets are our conversion.

Anchorage is a long-haul option for couples who want big landscapes and cool air. Distances between sights are large, so a rental car or organised day trips matter more than in a compact city. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Monthly climate normals 1991-2020, Anchorage Intl AP

Seattle

NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for Seattle Tacoma Intl AP list July with an average daily maximum of 77.4 °F (about 25.2 °C), an average temperature of 67.1 °F (about 19.5 °C) and 1.8 days with at least 0.1 inch (2.5 mm) of precipitation. The source reports Fahrenheit; the Celsius values in brackets are our conversion.

Seattle works as a base for couples who want city evenings and easy access to water and mountains. Plan indoor options for rainy days and note that the station is the airport, not the city centre. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Monthly climate normals 1991-2020, Seattle Tacoma Intl AP

Madeira (Funchal)

IPMA's 1991-2020 normals for Funchal list July with a mean daily maximum (TX) of 25.4 °C, a mean temperature (TT) of 22.6 °C, 1.7 mm of precipitation and 0.3 days with at least 1 mm.

Madeira suits couples who want hillside walks, sea views and mild air more than guaranteed beach swimming. The figures are for Funchal on the coast and do not describe the mountains. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Funchal climate normals, 1991-2020

Southern Tenerife

AEMET's Tenerife Sur Aeropuerto normals (1981-2010) list July with a mean daily maximum of 27.7 °C, a mean temperature of 24.0 °C, mean monthly precipitation of 0 mm and 0.0 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

A good fit for easy coastal walks and long lunches on a short flight. The southern resorts are built around the sea, so expect resort-style evenings rather than a historic old town. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Tenerife Sur Aeropuerto climate normals, 1981-2010

Lisbon

IPMA's 1991-2020 normals for Lisboa / Gago Coutinho list July with a mean daily maximum (TX) of 28.3 °C, a mean temperature (TT) of 23.1 °C, 2.9 mm of precipitation and 0.4 days with at least 1 mm.

Hills, viewpoints and tram rides make Lisbon an easy city for couples who like to walk and stop often. Check the forecast for evenings, which can feel cooler than a daytime maximum suggests. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Lisboa / Gago Coutinho climate normals, 1991-2020

Mallorca (Palma)

AEMET's Palma de Mallorca, Aeropuerto normals (1981-2010) list July with a mean daily maximum of 31.2 °C, a mean temperature of 24.8 °C, mean monthly precipitation of 5 mm and 0.5 days with at least 1 mm of rain.

Mallorca fits couples who want a mix of old town, coast and a hire-car day inland. Palma airport is one station on a large island, so mountain and east coast values will differ. Editorial judgement.

Sources: Palma de Mallorca, Aeropuerto climate normals, 1981-2010

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