Stromness weather in July (Orkney Islands, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Stromness during July? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In July, Stromness typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Stromness in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 133 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, July is one of the better months to visit Stromness. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Stromness, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in July and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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