Fife Weather in July

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

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St Andrews Dunfermline Anstruther Cupar

Planning a getaway to Fife, the United Kingdom this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Fife in July

Fife, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Fife generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Crail to 20°C (68°F) in Falkland. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Falkland and 13°C (55°F) in Crail. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Fife, the United Kingdom.

For a closer look at conditions across Fife, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Crail with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 84 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. St Andrews gets approximately 172 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 Fife by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Fife →

Best Places to Visit in Fife in July

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

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 Fife

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

Temperature range in Fife (July)

Precipitation variation in Fife (July)

St Andrews

In July St Andrews generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
172 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in St Andrews →

Dunfermline

In July Dunfermline 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)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
160 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
very good
Climate in Dunfermline →

Anstruther

In July Anstruther generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
172 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Anstruther →

Cupar

In July Cupar 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)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
172 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Cupar →

Crail

In July Crail generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very 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 sun hours
165 hours
172 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Crail →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fife, in the United Kingdom.

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 Fife in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Andrews 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Dunfermline 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Anstruther 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Cupar 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Crail 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kirkcaldy 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Fife weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fife, the United Kingdom in July?

Fife, the United Kingdom typically experiences very good weather in July, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in St Andrews average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Fife, the United Kingdom in July?

St Andrews averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Fife, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. St Andrews averages just 75 mm (3 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Fife, the United Kingdom.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Fife, the United Kingdom?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Fife, the United Kingdom with overall very good weather in St Andrews.

Generally speaking, July and August provide very good weather in St Andrews. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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