Thurso Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Thurso changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C (63°F) in August to a chilly 8°C (46°F) in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 12°C (54°F) in August to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Thurso experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1029 mm (41 in) of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Thurso remain relatively steady throughout the year. October has the most rain, with 107 mm (4.2 in) over 22 days. In the driest month April, this drops slightly to 71 mm (2.8 in), making the city's climate fairly predictable. For more details, please visit our Thurso Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Thurso serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.0 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine