Scotland weather in July
Are you planning a trip to Scotland in July and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Scotland in July?
July in Scotland generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During July, summer is in full swing.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Shetland at 14°C to pleasant in Dundee at 20°C. At night it cools down to 12°C in Dundee and 11°C in Shetland. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Scotland.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shetland with an average of 64 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 170 mm. Edinburgh enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Scotland for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Scotland climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?
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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Aberdeen
In July Aberdeen 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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Oban
In July Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dundee
In July Dundee 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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Shetland
In July Shetland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Scotland?
We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Scotland with overall pleasant weather in Edinburgh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Scotland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Edinburgh. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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