Orkney Weather in July
What's the weather like in Orkney (Scotland) in July 2024?
The climate in Orkney during July can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
July is in the summer in Orkney and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.2°C 59.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.6°C 49.3°F |
| Average temperature | 12.4°C 54.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 55 mm 2.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 18 days |
| Sea temperature | 12.6°C 54.6°F |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Windspeed | 19.4kph 12 mph |
On average July is the 4th driest month of the year in Orkney with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July temperatures in Orkney
July rainfall
July hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Orkney in July 2024.
Other monthly averages
Orkney weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 49mm 1.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 5hrs |
| Coldest month: | February | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 119mm 4.7ins |
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