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Highlands Weather in July

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

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Planning a journey to the Highlands, the United Kingdom this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Highlands in July

The Highlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in the 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 (59°F) to pleasant in Cromarty at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 12°C (54°F) in Cromarty and 12°C (54°F) in John O Groats. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Highlands, the United Kingdom.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in John O Groats with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Arisaig with 160 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Inverness gets approximately 140 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 the Highlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Highlands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Inverness)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Highlands in July

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

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 the Highlands

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

Temperature range in the Highlands (July)

Precipitation variation in the Highlands (July)

Inverness

In July Inverness generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
140 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Inverness →

Fort William

In July Fort William generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
142 hours
141 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Fort William →

Fort Augustus

In July Fort Augustus generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
140 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Fort Augustus →

Nairn

In July Nairn 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 pleasant 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)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
140 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Nairn →

Drumnadrochit

In July Drumnadrochit generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
140 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Drumnadrochit →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Highlands, 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 the Highlands in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Inverness 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Fort William 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Fort Augustus 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Nairn 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Drumnadrochit 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Grantown on Spey 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

The Highlands weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

July in the Highlands, the United Kingdom brings pleasant weather. In Inverness, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

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

Inverness averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

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

July is on the drier side in the Highlands, the United Kingdom. Inverness averages only about 82 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to the Highlands, the United Kingdom. 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Highlands.

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