Helmsdale weather in July (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Helmsdale this July? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of July in Helmsdale typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the summer season in July. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Helmsdale in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 142 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Helmsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Helmsdale, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Helmsdale, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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