Thurso weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is Thurso a good destination in May, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Thurso usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 13°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Thurso in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 195 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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