Orkney islands in july: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Orkney islands in july 2025
The weather in Orkney islands in the month of july comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout july
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Cloudy
29% of time
27%
22%
13%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
23%
20%
20%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
28%
19%
18%
Weather at 3am
56°F
27%
25%
25%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Orkney islands in july
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Orkney islands in july.
The climate of Orkney islands in july is tolerable
The weather in july in Orkney islands is wet (with 3.8in of precipitation over 6 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in june there is an average of 2.9in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold here the month of july, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of july in Orkney islands is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Orkney islands in july with a maximum record of 65°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2021.
Day length in Orkney islands in july is 17:45. Sunrise is at 03:25 and sets at 21:10.
With a correct weather, the month of july is okay (but not good) to go there.
July: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in july, there are destinations with better weather than Orkney islands:
In july, Aberdeen, Dundee, Eyemouth, Glen Trool, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Orkney islands in july
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of july.
| July | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2021) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.15km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:25 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:45 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in july | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last july?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Orkney islands in july 2024:
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52°F to 56°F
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56°F to 59°F
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56°F to 61°F
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58°F to 61°F
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Map: other cities in Scotland in july
Cities near Orkney islands:
| Kirkwall in july | tolerable weather |
| Thurso in july | tolerable weather |
| Wick in july | tolerable weather |
| Helmsdale in july | tolerable weather |
| Durness in july | tolerable weather |
| Brora in july | good weather |
| Lossiemouth in july | good weather |
| Buckie in july | tolerable weather |
| Macduff in july | tolerable weather |
| Elgin in july | good weather |
| Fraserburgh in july | good weather |
| Forres in july | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in july.
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Weather data for Orkney islands in july:
Weather data for Orkney islands for july are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Orkney islands. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Orkney islands can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Orkney islands.