Thurso weather in September (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is September a good time to explore Thurso weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In September, Thurso typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. September is typically considered a summer month. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Thurso in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 112 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, September is one of the better months to visit Thurso. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Thurso, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in September

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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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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