Dumfries and Galloway Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in July.

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Dumfries Stranraer Moffat Kirkcudbright

Planning a trip to Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom this July? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Dumfries and Galloway in July

Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Dumfries and Galloway generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Portpatrick at 16°C (61°F) and pleasant in Annan at 20°C (68°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Annan and 13°C (55°F) in Portpatrick. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Drummore with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Carsphairn with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Dumfries gets approximately 151 hours of sunlight in July, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Dumfries and Galloway by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dumfries and Galloway - and find the best time to visit. (based on Dumfries)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dumfries and Galloway in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Dumfries and Galloway.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Dumfries and Galloway

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Dumfries and Galloway (July)

Precipitation variation in Dumfries and Galloway (July)

Dumfries

In July Dumfries generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
151 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
good
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Stranraer

In July Stranraer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
good
good
mixed
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Moffat

In July Moffat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
151 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
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Kirkcudbright

In July Kirkcudbright generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
Climate in Kirkcudbright →

Gretna Green

In July Gretna Green generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
151 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Dumfries and Galloway in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dumfries 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Stranraer 16°C (61°F) 13°C (55°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Moffat 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Kirkcudbright 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Gretna Green 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Boreland of Colvend 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Dumfries and Galloway weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in July?

Expect excellent weather across Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in July. The popular destination of Dumfries averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in July?

Daytime temperatures in Dumfries peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in July, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in July?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom during July, with Dumfries averaging close to 96 mm (3.8 in).

Is July a Good Time to Visit Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom with overall excellent weather in Dumfries. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly excellent weather in Dumfries. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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