If you've had enough of the suffocating heat and humidity that summer brings, then head to a country where the lower the temperature, the better!
19 July 2015
| Last updated on 2 January 2018
So if you're looking to escape the heat, check out the possibilities below for some immediate relief while the mercury climbs high. Beat the heat!
1. Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Cape Breton is a great summer escape if you love a cooler climate. It has stunning natural beauty, great beaches, whale watching and traditional Celtic music and dances every night of the week in summer so you can join in the fun!
2. Mexico City, Mexico
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3. Seattle, Washington
4. Galway, Ireland
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5. York, United Kingdom

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6. Isle of Skye, Scotland
7. Stockholm, Sweden
The country's capital offers visitors and residents cobblestone streets and ochre-colored buildings of medieval Gamla Stan. And due to the country's northly position, it's a definite summer advantage in that temperatures are rarely extreme and humidity levels are not high.
8. Reykjavik, Iceland

9. Auckland, New Zealand
10. Sydney, Australia

11. Santiago, Chile
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12. Bogotá, Colombia
13. Quito, Ecuador
Nestled in a long, narrow valley in the Andes on the slopes Volcano Pichincha to the west, Quito enjoys a spectacular natural setting. It's well known for its Spanish colonial buildings dating back more than 500 years! Plus, a small gondola ride up to the Pichincha volcano offers impressive views.
14. Cape Town, South Africa

15. South Georgia Island, Antarctica
16. Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains and invites outdoor pursuits of all kinds, but also has thriving art, theatre and music scenes.
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17. San Francisco, Washington

18. Buenos Aires, Argentina
During July and August, you'll find daytime highs hovering between 10 to 15 degrees celsius and nighttime temps staying above 5 to 7 degrees celsius. Although the weather is coldest during these months, most attractions remain open, making this a sweet, albeit chilly, time to visit - perfect!
19. Thimphu, Bhutan
You may experience occasional heavy falls of rain during the afternoons however to see Bhutan so green and full of clear streams and waterfalls is worth it.