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Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
Find your way to Cortina d’Ampezzo, where the average summer climate is not more than 25°C during daytime and dips to around 15°C at night, according to various sources.
Spend your days relishing in the tranquility of quietude while hiking or climbing through the verdant playground of the Dolomites. A dip in the barrel bathtub is guaranteed to melt away the day’s exertion as you indulge in the warmth of the panoramic saunas or spa treatments. Wrap up your day with delicious local gastronomy before snuggling up in bed with a cup of hot cocoa and a journal.
Climatic conditions can vary depending on the altitude. The higher you are into the Dolomite mountains surrounding the area, the colder it will be.
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Lake District, Patagonia, Argentina and Chile
For most of us, June to September signals the arrival of heat typical of summer. In the southern hemisphere where Patagonia is located, those months are akin to winter.
We start our vacation in the heart of Río Negro — Bariloche or San Carlos de Bariloche, where the average maximum temperatures rise up to 7°C in June.
Drive up the ancient Coihue forest with your loved ones and then canopy zipline all the way down. Scuba dive in the clear waters of Nahuel Huapi Lake, or simply sit back and enjoy the serenity of the Andes while sailing through the crystal-clear water.
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Next, we journey on the scenic Andean Lakes Crossing to Puerto Varas, located by the shores of Lake Llanquihue in Chile. The average high temperatures range from 9°C to 11°C, with average lows around 4°C to 6°C. For those intent on going on a quest in 2025, Osorno Volcano is the ideal ground to ski or mountain board from late June to early October.
Continue the slow pace by kayaking through the Reloncaví Estuary in the Ralún area or promenade through Plaza de Armas, surrounded by rose trees to soothe your senses, little eateries and café and local souvenir shops.
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Aseer, Saudi Arabia
The green heart of Saudi Arabia—Aseer, is a splendid playground for fun summer activities with a pleasant wind kissing your skin. The temperature see-saws between 16°C at night and not more than 31°C during the day. While it may not be the coldest in this list, it’s easily one of the most pleasant summer destinations in the country.
Let yourself be serenaded by the lush green and the cascading waterfall as you glide your way through the Al Habala Park in a cable car, or feel yourself wanting to become one with the orange and pink glow of the twilight sky at Alsamaa Eaqabat vantage point. Head over to Jurf Reedah Reserve to witness the magic of ancient trees like juniper and olives thriving while embracing myriads of young birds like Arabian woodpecker and Aseeri magpie.
End the summer getaway on a high note in Tabab with a night at the Cypress Cottage—built in the style of a typical rustic European cottage.
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Al Jabal Al-Akhdar and Salalah, Oman
For a little green miracle amidst Arabian summer, visit Al Jabal Al-Akhdar and Salalah, especially during the Khareef Season. Khareef Season runs from June to September and it is essentially the rainy season in Oman. Temperatures skirt around 25°C and it’s characterized by drizzles and lush greenery cropping up.
Slather on your favorite sunscreen and prepare to be graced by the sweet perfume of damask roses as you journey through the Green Mountains or Al Jabal Al-Akhdar.
Take your time to walk around the four clusters of the fully functioning Aflaj irrigation system, dating back to 500 AD—part of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention List for Outstanding Universal Value to witness how these ancient hydrological systems bless the area with its greenery. Join your fellow travelers to be in awe of the Karst cave system from over 2 million years ago at Al Hoota Cave, which houses four lakes and hundreds of animal species as a part of its unique ecosystem.
When in Salalah, find your way to the postcard-perfect Ayn Sahalnoot or Sahalnoot Spring and enjoy a picnic surrounded by the verdant foliage covering the mountains. Keep your green streak alive with a visit to the Ain Khor waterfall in the Dhofar Region to be part of real scenery where cascading waterfalls seem blue as they join the pool, mirroring the hues of nature.
Khareef Season in Salalah would be incomplete without a visit to the Ayn Jarziz. The perennial water spring brings life back to the valley with cooler temperatures, alluring for guests to take a swim.
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Melbourne, Australia
Our next destination takes us to Melbourne, Australia, where the average summer climatic range (winter for them) is from 6.5 to 14.2°C.
There is so much to see and do in Melbourne that possibly does not need our introduction. However, if there are a few things we could add to your itinerary for our list of musts, they would include the following —
- Glamping at Metung Hot Springs while indulging in serenity as you look over the Gippsland Lakes.
- Taking your time to explore Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. Let the colors of the wildflowers inspire you and the rush of the landmark star—Victoria Falls, make you relate to Mary Oliver’s The Waterfall on your way home.
- Visit Healesville Sanctuary in Yarra Valley to see the many icons of Australian wildlife, such as koalas and platypuses.
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