Temperatures in July
It's cool to moderate in July in Kirkwall 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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kirkwall in July. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of July
The month of July starts in Kirkwall with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-July
By mid-July, the average daytime temperature rises to around 17°C, with nights close to 12°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of July
By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in Kirkwall will be around 17°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Kirkwall is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in July
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.
The average precipitation chance is 43% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in July for Kirkwall. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kirkwall in July |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 23°C | |
 High Temp |
17°C | 27°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 21°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
59 mm | 52 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 9 days | |
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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 Kirkwall?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then July isn’t the best time to be in Kirkwall. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Kirkwall in July
With 23°C, Kirkwall hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 16°C.
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Daily Temperature in July in Kirkwall
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in July in Kirkwall, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in July in Kirkwall
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in July for Kirkwall, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown 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 rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for July, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Kirkwall.
Daily UV Index in July in Kirkwall
This chart shows the average daily UV index in July in Kirkwall, 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.
Temperature in July in Kirkwall Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in July in Kirkwall, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in July in Kirkwall Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in July in Kirkwall, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in July for Kirkwall
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Average Weather in Kirkwall by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kirkwall. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
