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 moderate to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. July is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from moderate 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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