14 sexy cool climate getaways for escaping the sweltering summer heat

As summer heat rises to records temps (even though global warming is a liberal myth! Not!) it’s time to think outside the ice-box on keeping cool this season.

We’ve thought of three options for escaping sweltering sweats:

Option 1: Hibernate under the air conditioner until sunset when temps become bearable.

Option 2: Coat yourself in sunblock before diving into the nearest pool or beach.

Option 3: Escape to a destination where the summer heat is a distant thought.

The best choice is obviously Option 3.

Whether it’s an escape to Australia where the Southern Hemisphere winter offers a unique down under summer experience, or the Pacific Northwest where the coastal breezes require you to pack a hoodie, these are the best cool climate destinations to skip the sizzling season.

Seattle

Thanks to the lush, year-round rains, Seattle is cucumber cool while most other climates are nearly impossible during summer. Average temperatures here hover around 75 degrees.

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Portland

P-town of the West Coast, Portland is both a hipster enclave and a fortress of natural beauty. Get all of the outdoor fun and none of the oppressive summer humidity.

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Vancouver

Head to Vancouver where the warm, dry months are April through October. Summers are pleasant and so are the locals. Make some new Canadian friends, eh?

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San Francisco

The land of built-in air conditioning, San Francisco is year-round cool. The city by the bay is perfect for escaping the heat — in fact, you may even want to pack a hoodie.

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Stockholm

Stockholm in summer: temperatures are warmest and daylight lasts the longest. Expect an average of 70 degrees, and pack those layers when evening temps drop by 10 to 20 degrees.

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Copenhagen

Copenhagen’s hottest month is July with average temps about 63 degrees. Want a real adventure? Fly direct to Greenland from Denmark and go glacier skiing.

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Denver

Nights get chilly here, but the summer days are crisp bliss. Enjoy moderate temps while you raft up the river, bike and hike, and enjoy Colorado’s breathtakingly beautiful views.

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Milwaukee

Milwaukee affords pleasant daytime temperatures during the peak summer season. Perfect for Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts wanting to keep cool under leather biker jackets.

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Buenos Aires

Known as “The Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires is a must-see if you plan to visit South America. While we are sweltering up here in North America, it’s winter in Argentina.

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Sydney

Another Southern Hemisphere favorite is Australia. Winter down under means fewer tourists, better flight deals, less crowded beaches and roads. Whale watching adventures are at their peak.

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Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital deserves a visit. Edinburgh is a festival city with stunning architectural gems and beautiful lush parks with outdoor music events.

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Reykjavik

No other major city stays anywhere as tepid as Reykjavík, Iceland, where maximum temperatures average a meagre 55 degrees. Bundle up!

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Glasgow

With temperatures averaging in the mid-60s all summer long, Glasgow is the perfect UK escape. Make it an even longer weekend and hop over to London.

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Mexico City

Thanks to its mile-high altitude, the climate of Mexico’s capital is pleasant. Check out the Frida Kahlo/Diego Rivera art and Aztec artifacts while sipping the lightly-alcoholic “pulque.”

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