Thurso weather in July (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is July a good time to explore Thurso weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for July in Thurso includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During July, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 17°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Thurso in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 142 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a prime time to visit Thurso. June, July, August and September typically offer 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 July

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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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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