July Rainfall and Precipitation in The Highlands

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in July.

The Highlands, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences precipitation in July ranging from moderate in John O Groats (71 mm (2.8 in)) to high in Arisaig (160 mm (6.3 in)). The month of July is in the summer season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in July: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Highlands precipitation in July: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Highlands, the United Kingdom receive in July?

Rainfall in Inverness during July is on the lighter side, averaging about 82 mm (3.2 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in July?

Inverness sees roughly 16 days rainy days during July.

Is July part of the rainy season in the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

Not really. July is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Highlands, the United Kingdom.

What is the wettest city in July in the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

Looking at our data, Arisaig tops the wettest-cities list in the Highlands, the United Kingdom for July, with monthly rainfall averaging 160 mm (6.3 in).

What is the driest city in July in the Highlands, the United Kingdom?

John O Groats is the driest city we have data for in the Highlands, the United Kingdom in July, with monthly rainfall close to 71 mm (2.8 in).

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