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Weather in July in Lothian

Thinking about venturing to Lothian this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Lothian in July?

Lothian is a region in the United Kingdom. July in Lothian generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Dunbar at 17°C to pleasant in Linlithgow at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Linlithgow and 13°C in Dunbar. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Lothian.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Innerwick with an average of 75 mm to moderate rainfall in Livingston with 90 mm.

Average sunshine

Edinburgh enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For specific regional insights in Lothian for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lothian climate page.

Where to go in Lothian in July

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lothian on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Lothian?

Edinburgh

In July Edinburgh 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.

Edinburgh
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<<   June June
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17°C 
10°C 
162 hours 
79 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
12°C 
160 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
August   >> August
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19°C 
12°C 
160 hours 
86 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Edinburgh

Musselburgh

In July Musselburgh 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.

Musselburgh
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<<   June June
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17°C 
10°C 
162 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
12°C 
160 hours 
85 mm 
14 days 
August   >> August
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18°C 
12°C 
160 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Musselburgh

Linlithgow

In July Linlithgow generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Linlithgow
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<<   June June
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18°C 
10°C 
162 hours 
81 mm 
15 days 
20°C 
12°C 
160 hours 
84 mm 
15 days 
August   >> August
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19°C 
11°C 
160 hours 
90 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Linlithgow

North Berwick

In July North Berwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

North Berwick
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<<   June June
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16°C 
10°C 
162 hours 
78 mm 
13 days 
18°C 
12°C 
160 hours 
80 mm 
14 days 
August   >> August
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18°C 
13°C 
160 hours 
85 mm 
15 days 
Climate in North Berwick

Livingston

In July Livingston 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.

Livingston
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<<   June June
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18°C 
9°C 
162 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
11°C 
160 hours 
90 mm 
15 days 
August   >> August
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19°C 
11°C 
160 hours 
95 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Livingston

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Is July the best time to visit Lothian?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Lothian. Typically, the climate in Edinburgh is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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