10 Cool Destinations to Visit If You Need to Escape the Heat

Average Summer temperatures: 50 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit

Alaska's capital city is ideally located between Mount Juneau and the Gastineau Channel. Take in Juneau from above via helicopter tours or kayak on glacial waters to get the best of wildlife and glaciers. Whale-watching cruises are also an option since various species swim by during Summer.

Average Summer temperatures: 54 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit

Bergen is surrounded by mountains, and though it's Norway's second largest city, it has a small-town feel. Colorful wooden homes of Bryggen, the old wharf, are even protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Art museums and cable car rides up Mount Floyen are only a couple of the must sees.

Average Summer temperatures: 55 to 71 degrees Fahrenheit

Characterized by rolling hills and sea cliffs, one of Eastern Canada's provinces has something for everyone. Landmarks, beautiful beaches, and wineries are just a few of the places you can visit in Nova Scotia.

Average Summer temperatures: 43 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit

You can't travel all the way to Ilulissat without seeing the Icefjord, home to one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world. Add iceberg kayaking under the midnight sun to your itinerary, which you can only experience during this time of year.

Average Summer temperatures: 30 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit

Ideal for nature-lovers, Patagonia is a stunning destination filled with glaciers and national parks. Explore the vast landscapes of the Andes mountains via kayaking and backpacking for an unforgettable adventure.

Average Summer temperatures: 48 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit

Though you won't catch the Northern Lights until about mid-August to September, you get to enjoy cold but not freezing weather while exploring everything Iceland has to offer. If you find yourself missing the heat, spend the day at the famous Blue Lagoon for a relaxing soak.

Average Summer temperatures: 46 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit

Travelers can get a taste of everything in Auckland, from Polynesian culture and nature to amazing food and wine. Forty-eight volcanic cones, which offer the best views of the city, are dotted across the landscape, as well as hundreds of beaches within easy reach.

Average Summer temperatures: 54 to 73 degrees Fahrenheit

Home of the first Starbucks, Seattle is a world-class city surrounded by water, mountains, and evergreen forests. Landmarks like Pike Place Market and the Space Needle should obviously be on your list, but the city also hosts a number of impressive museums all worth checking out.

Average Summer temperatures: 61 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit

Get a taste of hygge at Denmark's colorful capital, where it's laid-back and bike-friendly. Copenhagen is both charming and chic aesthetically, but there's also plenty to do, from canal cruises to walking tours. There are enough cathedrals, landmarks, and gardens to keep you occupied your whole trip.

Average Summer temperatures: 57 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit

Go to Dublin for its historic landmarks, stay for the beer. There's much to see and do in Ireland's capital, from heritage tours and museum visits to experiencing its vibrant nightlife — not to mention it's the home of Guinness.