Northern Lights in July
Peak midnight sun. Almost zero aurora potential in the north. Antarctic winter — not expedition season.
✦Aurora in July: Poor
6 destinations with best viewing in Jul
Top Aurora Score
7/10
Avg Daily Budget
$135/day
Easy Access
2 destinations
Countries
5 countries
Best Destinations for July
✦7/10
🇨🇱Chile
Punta Arenas
Patagonia explorers wanting Southern Lights alongside Torres del Paine and penguin colonies
MayJunJulAug
Southern Lights ToursAntarctica Cruise Gateway+4 more
$100/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
✦7/10
🇦🇷Argentina
Ushuaia
Antarctic expedition travellers who want to combine a Patagonia adventure with Southern Lights viewing
JunJulAug
Antarctica Cruise GatewaySouthern Lights Tours+5 more
$120/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🇫🇰Falkland Islands
✦6/10Falkland Islands
Wildlife enthusiasts who want multiple penguin species, abundant wildlife, and Aurora Australis in a genuinely remote setting
AprMayJunJulAug+1
Southern Lights ToursWildlife Watching+3 more
$200/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
✦6/10
🇦🇺Australia
Hobart
Australian travellers wanting Southern Lights combined with Tasmania's extraordinary wilderness and culture
JunJulAug
Southern Lights ToursAntarctica Cruise Gateway+5 more
$130/day✈️ EasyExplore →
✦6/10
🇳🇿New Zealand
Queenstown
Adventure and ski travellers in the Southern Hemisphere who want Southern Lights as a bonus experience
JunJulAug
Southern Lights ToursBungee Jumping+6 more
$140/day✈️ EasyExplore →
🇳🇿New Zealand
✦5/10Stewart Island
Southern Lights seekers who want to combine aurora watching with a once-in-a-lifetime wild kiwi encounter
MayJunJulAugSep
Southern Lights ToursWildlife Watching+3 more
$120/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →