Kilmarnock Weather in July (1981–2025)

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July at a Glance in Kilmarnock

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.6°C
Avg Temp
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13.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
100 mm
Avg Humidity
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85%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+5.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Kilmarnock July Weather Overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Kilmarnock, with average highs near 17.1°C and lows around 10.6°C (mean 13.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 100 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

Kilmarnock July Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Kilmarnock. Across 45 years of records, the warmest July in Kilmarnock was 2006 — when the month averaged 16.1°C — while the coldest was 1993 at 12.1°C. Typical July days reach 17.1°C with nights near 10.6°C. The long-term July temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.0°C→14.6°C+0.6°C
Max Temp17.5°C→17.8°C+0.3°C
Min Temp10.5°C→11.3°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.3°C16 yr (36%)
13.3°C–14.5°C13 yr (29%)
14.5°C–15.8°C14 yr (31%)
15.8°C–17.0°C2 yr (4%)

Kilmarnock July Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

July is about average for rainfall in Kilmarnock, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. The wettest July on record was 1985 with 177 mm, while the driest was 1983 at 31 mm.

Kilmarnock July Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kilmarnock during July averages 85%. The most humid Julys were 2002 and 2016 at 88%, and the least humid was 1984 at 81%.

Kilmarnock July Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

July receives about 4.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kilmarnock. The sunniest July was 1989 at 5.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1985 at 3.8.

Kilmarnock July Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kilmarnock during July is 3.2 m/s. The windiest Julys were 1988 and 1993 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2021 at 2 m/s.

What July Feels Like in Kilmarnock

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How July Ranks in Kilmarnock

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Kilmarnock Weather by Month

Kilmarnock July Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.7°C13.7°C13.9°C14.0°C14.3°C+0.6°C
Avg High17.1°C17.0°C17.1°C17.2°C17.5°C+0.4°C
Avg Low10.4°C10.5°C10.8°C10.7°C11.0°C+0.6°C
Avg Rain89 mm97 mm95 mm117 mm102 mm+13 mm

Extreme July Records in Kilmarnock

🔥Warmest July25.7°C2025
🧊Coldest July5.6°C1992
🌧️Wettest July177 mm1985
🏜️Driest July31 mm1983
🌬️Windiest July4.1 m/s1988

Key Insights for July

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July temperatures in Kilmarnock have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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July has ranged from a record low of 5.6°C (1992) to a record high of 25.7°C (2025).

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Rainfall in July is about average for rainfall, averaging 100 mm, with a wettest year of 177 mm.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Kilmarnock?

One of the best times to visit Kilmarnock

July is one of the best times to visit Kilmarnock. Expect days averaging 17.1°C and nights around 10.6°C (mean 13.9°C) — warmer than Kilmarnock's yearly average — with higher rainfall (100 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Kilmarnock's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Kilmarnock Weather in July — In Depth

☀️ July climate overview

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Kilmarnock, with average highs near 17.1°C and lows around 10.6°C (mean 13.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 100 mm of rainfall and 85% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in July

July averages 100 mm of rainfall in Kilmarnock, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest July on record saw 177 mm (1985), and the driest just 31 mm (1983). Humidity sits around 85% and average wind speed is 3.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How July has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.5°C to 17.8°C and overnight lows from 10.5°C to 11.3°C over the same span.
July Weather in Kilmarnock, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.5°C15.2°C11.8°C25.7°C7.9°C88 mm86%3.1 m/s4.4
202416.6°C13.4°C10.2°C19.6°C7.0°C101 mm85%3.1 m/s4.5
202316.6°C13.9°C11.1°C21.6°C7.8°C160 mm85%3.9 m/s4.4
202218.0°C14.5°C11.1°C25.5°C8.5°C61 mm84%3.3 m/s4.6
202119.5°C15.8°C12.1°C24.1°C10.1°C48 mm84%2 m/s5.2
202015.5°C12.7°C9.9°C22.3°C7.2°C154 mm86%3.6 m/s4.1
201918.1°C15.0°C11.9°C24.4°C7.4°C124 mm86%3.2 m/s4.2
201819.0°C15.4°C11.8°C22.1°C9.0°C83 mm82%2.7 m/s5.1
201716.3°C13.2°C10.1°C21.8°C7.2°C131 mm86%3.5 m/s4.5
201616.2°C13.2°C10.2°C24.2°C7.5°C139 mm88%3.5 m/s4.1
201515.8°C12.5°C9.3°C23.9°C6.2°C142 mm85%3.7 m/s4.3
201418.3°C14.8°C11.3°C24.0°C9.0°C86 mm84%2.8 m/s5
201319.2°C15.5°C11.9°C24.5°C8.6°C84 mm86%2.6 m/s5.3
201215.4°C12.7°C10.0°C20.5°C7.7°C145 mm87%2.8 m/s4.1
201117.0°C13.4°C9.8°C19.9°C6.9°C88 mm83%2.4 m/s5.2
201016.7°C13.8°C11.0°C18.5°C8.5°C150 mm86%3.9 m/s4
200917.0°C14.0°C11.0°C23.7°C7.5°C131 mm85%3.5 m/s4.8
200817.3°C14.2°C11.1°C22.8°C6.8°C129 mm86%3.7 m/s4.2
200716.0°C13.0°C10.1°C17.9°C7.4°C110 mm86%3.2 m/s4.7
2006 🔥19.9°C16.1°C12.3°C25.3°C8.5°C61 mm84%2.9 m/s4.9
200517.2°C14.1°C11.0°C24.7°C8.3°C49 mm85%3.1 m/s4.5
200416.0°C13.0°C10.0°C19.6°C7.3°C83 mm85%3.1 m/s4.6
200317.8°C14.7°C11.7°C23.7°C9.0°C102 mm87%3.5 m/s4.4
200215.8°C12.9°C10.0°C19.9°C7.6°C129 mm88%2.9 m/s3.9
200116.8°C13.7°C10.6°C21.8°C7.2°C106 mm86%3.1 m/s4.2
200017.1°C13.5°C9.9°C22.8°C6.6°C50 mm84%2.6 m/s4.9
199918.1°C14.5°C11.0°C23.4°C7.9°C86 mm85%3.1 m/s4.7
199815.4°C12.7°C10.1°C17.8°C8.0°C151 mm87%3.9 m/s4.5
199717.6°C14.3°C11.0°C22.0°C7.0°C107 mm85%3 m/s4.8
199616.4°C13.2°C10.0°C20.9°C6.9°C96 mm84%3.2 m/s4.8
199518.4°C14.7°C11.0°C24.4°C7.9°C83 mm84%3.4 m/s4.7
199417.5°C14.0°C10.5°C22.0°C7.9°C79 mm84%2.9 m/s4.6
1993 ❄️14.9°C12.1°C9.2°C18.4°C5.9°C110 mm87%4.1 m/s4.4
199216.2°C13.1°C9.9°C20.6°C5.6°C90 mm84%3.8 m/s4.4
199118.1°C14.9°C11.7°C23.1°C9.0°C90 mm86%3.6 m/s4.3
199017.3°C13.7°C10.1°C21.3°C6.4°C83 mm83%3.7 m/s4.8
198919.1°C15.2°C11.3°C24.1°C7.3°C41 mm82%3 m/s5.5
198815.1°C12.4°C9.8°C18.1°C8.0°C162 mm86%4.1 m/s4.1
198716.7°C13.4°C10.1°C20.2°C7.2°C110 mm86%3.5 m/s4.3
198615.6°C12.6°C9.6°C21.2°C6.4°C77 mm85%3.6 m/s4
1985 🌧️15.9°C12.8°C9.8°C21.8°C7.1°C177 mm87%3.6 m/s3.8
198418.3°C14.5°C10.6°C21.9°C6.5°C43 mm81%2.9 m/s5.1
198319.4°C15.6°C11.7°C25.3°C8.1°C31 mm83%2.5 m/s—
198218.2°C14.5°C10.7°C22.6°C7.6°C50 mm82%2.6 m/s—
198115.6°C12.6°C9.6°C19.1°C7.4°C113 mm86%3.6 m/s—

Actual recorded July data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Kilmarnock July Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kilmarnock in July?▼

The average high in July is around 17.1°C with lows near 10.6°C (mean 13.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kilmarnock in July?▼

July averages 100 mm of rainfall in Kilmarnock, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 177 mm in 1985.

What was the hottest July on record in Kilmarnock?▼

The hottest July reached 25.7°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to 5.6°C in 1992.

Has July in Kilmarnock gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average July temperatures have risen by about 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 17.5°C to 17.8°C and overnight lows from 10.5°C to 11.3°C over the same span.

Is July a good time to visit Kilmarnock?▼

July is one of the warmer months of the year in Kilmarnock and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 17.1°C daytime highs and 10.6°C at night.

Is July the coldest month in Kilmarnock?▼

Not quite — July is the 12th coolest month in Kilmarnock, averaging 13.9°C.

What should I pack for Kilmarnock in July?▼

For July in Kilmarnock, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 17.1°C and lows of 10.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Kilmarnock humid in July?▼

Relative humidity in July averages 85% — quite humid.

How windy is Kilmarnock in July?▼

Average wind speed in July is 3.2 m/s. The windiest July on record averaged 4.1 m/s (1988).

Which July had the most rainfall in Kilmarnock?▼

The wettest July on record was 1985 with 177 mm. On average, July sees 100 mm.

Where does this July weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Kilmarnock behaves each July, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for July specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.