Highland weather in July
Are you planning a trip to Highland in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Highland in July?
Highland is a region in Scotland. July in Highland generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. July falls during the summer season.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Balmacara. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Highland.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sallachy with an average of 155 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 170 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected in Balmacara. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at July's conditions in Highland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highland's yearly weather, check out our Highland climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Highland?
Balmacara
In July Balmacara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sallachy
In July Sallachy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Inverinate
In July Inverinate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Glenelg
In July Glenelg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kintail
In July Kintail generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highland, in Scotland.
Is July the best time to visit Highland?
In our view, July is one of the best times to travel to Highland, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Balmacara.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Balmacara.
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