Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
July verdict
Kirkwall, United Kingdom in July
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
55mm
Sun
4.1h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kirkwall, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
July15°C average high
July is one of Kirkwall's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July55mm average rain
July is one of Kirkwall's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July4.1 hours average sun
July is brighter than Kirkwall's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to June and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July12°C average sea
July sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 12°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July27 weather score
July is one of Kirkwall's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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