John O Groats weather in July (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to John O Groats in July? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In July, the weather in John O Groats generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 15°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

John O Groats in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 133 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

John O Groats, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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