What’s the climate like in Thurso?
The current climate of Thurso features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 16°C during the day to lows of 7°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Thurso in recent years was 24°C in September 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -2°C in February 2018.
On average, Thurso gets 821 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 6,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Thurso?
The best time to visit Thurso for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Thurso.
Climate Table of Thurso
The climate table of Thurso shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 103 | 82 | 59 | 39 | 47 | 48 | 58 | 62 | 66 | 93 | 83 | 81 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,8 | 2,1 | 0,4 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 16°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 7°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 821 mm per year, averaging 68 mm per month
- Snowfall: 6,8 cm per year
- Driest months: 39 mm in April, 47 mm in May and 48 mm in June
- Wettest months: 103 mm in January, 93 mm in October and 83 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Thurso
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Thurso, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Thurso
This graph shows how much precipitation Thurso, Scotland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Thurso
This graph shows how much snow Thurso, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Thurso
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Thurso, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Thurso
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Thurso, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Thurso
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Thurso, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Thurso
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Thurso, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Thurso by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Thurso. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
