Thurso weather in February (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Thurso look like in February? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Thurso includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season takes place during February. Anticipate daytime highs near 9°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 3°C.

Precipitation

Thurso in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 72 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Thurso. 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 February

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 72 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in February

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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