St Andrews weather in July (Fife, United Kingdom)

Is St Andrews a good destination in July, weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In July, St Andrews usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During July, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

St Andrews in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 172 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit St Andrews. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized St Andrews climate page with graphs.

 

St Andrews, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Dundee, Scotland (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to St Andrews, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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