Peak Mediterranean season
July to August
Ports at 30°C or more. Wear linen, a sun hat and walking sandals, and carry a scarf or wrap, because churches in Italy, Greece and Croatia require covered shoulders and knees.
Highs32°C (90°F)
Lows25°C (77°F)
Rainy days~15
Daylight13 h
CrowdsPeak season
July averages for San Juan, Puerto Rico (Caribbean). Source
July is peak family cruising — hot Caribbean and Mediterranean, mild Alaska (up to 18°C). Swimwear, port outfits and layers if heading north.
☀️ By day
Mediterranean heat: your lightest linen and a sun hat, with a shoulders-and-knees cover-up for churches.
🌙 Evening
An elegant summer outfit for formal nights.
What's on in July
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Alaska peak season
July
Warmest days, long light and whales. Still pack a fleece and rain jacket for glacier days.
July packing essentials
Your July outfit list
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- SundressesCotton maxi dressShop Amazon ↗
- Cocktail dressParty-wear saree / lehengaShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof jacket (Alaska)Shop Amazon ↗
- Fleece (Alaska decks)Shop Amazon ↗
- Walking sneakers (ports)Shop Amazon ↗
- Swim shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Linen shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Blazer / dress shirtShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof jacket (Alaska)Shop Amazon ↗
- Fleece (Alaska decks)Shop Amazon ↗
- Walking sneakersShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Formal/elegant nights (usually 1–2 per week): cocktail dress or smart outfit for women, suit or dress shirt and trousers for men.
- Main dining rooms ask for no swimwear, tank tops for men or flip-flops at dinner.
- Cover up when walking through the ship from the pool.