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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Thornhill.
Thornhill, Central Scotland, United Kingdom, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) in July, while winters cool to 7°C (45°F) in January.
Rain/snowfall is high, totalling around 1402 mm (55 in) per year. January is the wettest month and April the driest. The city also experiences pleasant summers and cold winters. Sunshine peaks in May, when the city sees around 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Thornhill. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C (45°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 11°C (52°F) in July to around 1°C (34°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Thornhill has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1402 mm (55 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Thornhill has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, January, with 149 mm (5.9 in), and the driest month, April, with 91 mm (3.6 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Thornhill Precipitation page.
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Thornhill. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.3 hours, January marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Thornhill.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Thornhill. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Thornhill has pleasant summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 7°C (45°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 1°C (34°F) to 11°C (52°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 1402 mm (55 in). January is the wettest month with 149 mm (5.9 in), while April is the driest with 91 mm (3.6 in).
Thornhill receives around 1,290 hours of sunshine per year. May is the sunniest month with 188 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 37 hours.
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