Thurso weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

Typically, January in Thurso includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Thurso in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. You can typically expect 23 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 37 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 75%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 37 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 15% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

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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