Weather in July in Highlands
Are you planning a trip a to Highlands in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Highlands in July?
Highlands is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Highlands generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of July is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in John O Groats at 15°C to pleasant in Cromarty at 20°C. At night it cools down to 12°C in Cromarty and 12°C in John O Groats. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Highlands.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in John O Groats with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in Arisaig with 160 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 140 hours of sunlight expected in Inverness. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at July's conditions in Highlands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highlands's yearly weather, check out our Highlands climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Highlands?
Inverness
In July Inverness generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fort William
In July Fort William generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Aviemore
In July Aviemore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Fort Augustus
In July Fort Augustus 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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Nairn
In July Nairn generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highlands, in the United Kingdom.
Is July the best time to visit Highlands?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Highlands. Typically, the climate in Inverness is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Inverness. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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