Thurso weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Thurso this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Thurso generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Thurso in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 133 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Thurso climate page with graphs.

 

Thurso, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 133 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Strathy East, Scotland (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Thurso, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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