Where to Travel in July

Europe is now at the peak of its summer, so it’s a great month to embark on a Mont Blanc adventure or further east, you can go camping in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.

MONT BLANC 

Circumnavigate the mountain in summertime 

July is a fantastic month to visit Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s tallest mountain, where you can expect reliably good weather. The French Alps are in peak-season flow, so after you complete your trek, you can enjoy soaking up the atmosphere in towns like Chamonix. This is also a great time for camping in France, taking advantage of the summer temperatures in July.

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MONGOLIA

Celebrate the Naadam Festival

Due to Mongolia’s landlocked location, it has a continental climate, where temperatures have the potential to vary wildly. But during July, you can enjoy predominantly sunny days with average temperatures ranging between 18C-28C. Aside from the weather, Mongolia also celebrates one of its biggest annual festivals, this month – the Naadam Festival, which celebrates traditional nomadic culture and heritage with horse racing, wrestling and archery.

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KYRGYZSTAN

Explore under sunny skies 

The beauty of Kyrgyzstan’s mountain ranges is best appreciated in summer. Low rainfall and warm temperatures make for pleasant hiking conditions through this lesser-explored pocket of Central Asia. It’s also an excellent month for staying in lakeside yurts, where you can experience the life of Kyrgyz nomads.

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LADAKH, INDIA

Take on epic mountain passes

July is an ideal time to plan a trip to the Land of High Passes. The snow has sufficiently thawed, there’s very little rainfall and it’s mostly sunny, with an average daily temperature of 15C-20C – perfect for hiking. So why not take on a hiking challenge to discover Ladakh, reaching the summit of Dzo Jongo East and crossing seven mountain passes? In the Nubra Valley you can also hike a wild and remote landscape.

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BRAZIL

Prime time for wildlife in the Pantanal

July is one of the best times to visit Brazil’s Pantanal, as the dry season brings exceptional wildlife-viewing conditions, cooler temperatures and clear skies. As water levels recede, animals gather along shrinking waterways, making sightings more frequent. This is one of the best times to search for elusive jaguars, as they rest on riverbanks or hunt along the water’s edge.

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When Would You Like to Travel?

January

The best place to travel in January depends on your wanderlust: if you’re in search of sun, conditions are excellent in the southern hemisphere, but to witness the aurora borealis, head northwards.  

Best Places To Travel in January

February

We may be nearing the final months of dreary weather before spring hits, but it is still very much winter in Finland perfect for catching the Northern Lights. New Zealand is also one of the best places to travel to in February, thanks to its dry, warm weather which is ideal for trekking.

Best Places To Travel in February

March

March is an optimal time to visit the Middle East before the summer heat sets in. While further east, the hot and sunny weather in Vietnam makes it one of the best places to travel in March. 

Best Places To Travel in March

April

Spending time in Japan to see the cherry blossom makes it one of the best places to travel in early April. It’s also when Everest treks are in full flow and Jordan isn’t too hot for hiking and biking.

Best Places To Travel in April

May

May is a great month to visit Europe before the crowds arrive during the peak summer months. Or head to South America for the start of the trekking season in Peru.

Best Places To Travel in May

June

The Arctic is the best place to travel in June, with perpetual daylight and the chance to see polar bears. Elsewhere, temperatures are rising across Europe, making an early summer getaway appealing.

Best Places To Travel in June

August

With the Masai Mara migration season in full swing, it’s arguably one of the best places to travel to in August, but with summer festivals in Croatia and great game viewing opportunities on boat safaris in Brazil, you have plenty of choice on where to go this month.

Best Places To Travel in August

September

For those who don’t like crowds, Europe is the best place to travel in September when it’s still warm but much quieter. Elsewhere, Canada is enticing, and things are warming up in South Africa.

Best Places To Travel in September

October

While Madagascar is one of the best places to travel in October to see baby ring-tailed lemurs, it’s also a terrific month to head to Albania or witness the beautiful autumn colours in South Korea. 

Best Places To Travel in October

November

Mexico is the best place to travel in November if you want to get swept up in the Day of the Dead festivities. You can also savour the last of Europe’s fine weather or head to South America for the start of its summer. 

Best Places To Travel in November

December

For a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime adventure, the best place to travel in December has got to be Antarctica. But if you’re eyeing warmer climes, the Middle East is an excellent option in December. 

Best Places To Travel in December