Orkney weather in July (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Orkney in July? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During July, Orkney usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Orkney in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 133 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Orkney. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Orkney, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (16 KM, 10 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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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