Thurso weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Thurso during December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Thurso includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Precipitation

Thurso in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 23 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 29 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Thurso. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thurso, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 29 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 13% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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