When is the best time to go to Thurso?

When is the best time to go to Thurso? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months in Thurso are June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are January, August, October, November and December


Annual weather in Thurso

For full information about the climate and weather in Thurso a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 41°F/45°F
4.7in
February 41°F/45°F
4.1in
March 41°F/47°F
3.9in
April 43°F/50°F
3.1in
May 49°F/54°F
4.1in
June 52°F/58°F
3.6in
July 56°F/61°F
4.6in
August 56°F/61°F
5.1in
September 52°F/59°F
4.6in
October 49°F/54°F
5.8in
November 45°F/49°F
5.2in
December 41°F/45°F
4.7in


Weather and climate in Thurso

Thurso enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Thurso is 52°F (ranging from 45°F in january to 61°F in august). Annual rainfall is 53.1in, with a minimum of 3.1in in april and a maximum of 5.8in in october.
  • From january to february the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 41°F and, in february, 7 days of rain are expected.
  • From march to may the climate is not good. The record temperature this month is 72°F and you can expect to have 4.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between june and september the climate is not good, but still OK. the thermometer goes up to 59°F°C and you can expect to have 4.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to november the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and it rains in november about 5.2in.
  • In the month of december the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 45°F°C and it rains in december about 4.7in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Thurso

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Thurso: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Thurso

Find out when Thurso has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Thurso

  • Very low season in Thurso
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
  • Low season in Thurso
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, October and December.
  • High season in Thurso
    The number of visitors to Thurso is high in: May, June and September.
  • Peak season in Thurso
    The largest number of tourists visiting Thurso is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Thurso month by month



Best time for low prices in Thurso

Average prices of hotels in Thurso month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Thurso. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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