Go north of the heat, or embrace it. In July the smart weekend money goes to Atlantic coasts and breezy islands; inland Andalusia and Greece can top 38°C.
Quick answer: the most reliable sunny weekend destinations in July, within a short direct flight of most of Europe, are Porto (Portugal), Nice (France), Split (Croatia), Valencia (Spain), Dubrovnik (Croatia).
| Destination | Country | Sunny days/yr | Winter / summer | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto | Portugal | 250+ | 14°C / 25°C | May, June, July |
| Nice | France | 270+ | 13°C / 27°C | May, June, September |
| Split | Croatia | 260+ | 12°C / 30°C | May, June, September |
| Valencia | Spain | 280+ | 16°C / 30°C | April, May, June |
| Dubrovnik | Croatia | 260+ | 12°C / 29°C | May, June, September |
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Get free weekly alerts →The most reliable sunny destinations in July are Porto, Nice, Split, Valencia, Dubrovnik. In July the smart weekend money goes to Atlantic coasts and breezy islands; inland Andalusia and Greece can top 38°C.
In July the smart weekend money goes to Atlantic coasts and breezy islands; inland Andalusia and Greece can top 38°C. Weekend-only trips also dodge most seasonal price spikes, since you fly Friday–Sunday rather than on peak holiday dates.
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