July Rainfall and Precipitation in The Orkney Islands

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

The Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in July precipitation ranging from a moderate 65 mm (2.6 in) in Kirkwall to a moderate 70 mm (2.8 in) in Stromness.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Orkney Islands, check out our the Orkney Islands's climate page.

See also: the Orkney Islands weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the Orkney Islands in July

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

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.

See all July weather averages, cities and regions in the Orkney Islands

The Orkney Islands precipitation in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Orphir typically receives modest rainfall, around 68 mm (2.7 in), making this a relatively dry month.

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

On average, Orphir has about 18 days days of rain in July.

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

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

What is the wettest city in July in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

Based on our records, Stromness receives the most rainfall in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in July, averaging about 70 mm (2.8 in).

What is the driest city in July in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom?

Kirkwall is the driest city we have data for in the Orkney Islands, the United Kingdom in July, with monthly rainfall close to 65 mm (2.6 in).

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Orkney Islands.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.