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Average weather for Orkney Islands in July

It's cool to moderate in July in Orkney Islands with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.

Daily Temperature in July in Orkney Islands

Start of July

The month of July starts in Orkney Islands with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 11°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.

Mid July

By mid-July, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 12°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of July

By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Orkney Islands is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

In July, there is an average of 59 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Orkney Islands in July

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Temperature Average temperature
16°C 31°C
Sun Max. temperature
17°C 33°C
Sun Min. temperature
15°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
59 mm 160 mm
Rain Rainy days
13 days 18 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Is July a good time to visit Orkney Islands?

Looking for sun and warm weather? July isn’t a good month to be in Orkney Islands. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Temperature records

With 23°C in 2019, Orkney Islands reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 16°C.

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Daily Temperature in July in Orkney Islands

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in July for Orkney Islands, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in July in Orkney Islands

Daily Precipitation in July in Orkney Islands

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in July for Orkney Islands, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for July, you can expect about 13 days of precipitation in Orkney Islands.

Daily Precipitation in July in Orkney Islands

Daily UV index in July in Orkney Islands

This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Orkney Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in July in Orkney Islands

Temperature in July in Orkney Islands over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in July in Orkney Islands, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in July in Orkney Islands Over the Years

Total precipitation in July in Orkney Islands over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in July in Orkney Islands, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in July in Orkney Islands over the years

Daily weather in July for Orkney Islands

Click on any day in July to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Orkney Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Orkney Islands by month

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