Thurso in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Thurso in august 2025
The weather in Thurso in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
26%
19%
14%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
29% of time
26%
23%
16%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
25%
22%
13%
Weather at 3am
54°F
28%
23%
20%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Thurso in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Thurso in august.
The climate of Thurso in august is tolerable
In august in Thurso, the climate is wet (with 5.1in of rainfall over 8 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in july there is an average of 4.6in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is quite fresh in this city this month, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 61°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Thurso is 58°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Thurso in august with a maximum record of 68°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 4 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 13% of time.
Day length in Thurso in august is 15:25. The sun rises at 04:35 and sunset is at 20:00.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Thurso:
In august, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Eyemouth, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Thurso in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.7in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.94km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:35 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Thurso in august 2024:
54°F to 63°F
58°F to 68°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
58°F to 63°F
56°F to 61°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
56°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 63°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
56°F to 65°F
56°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in august
Cities near Thurso:
| Wick in august | tolerable weather |
| Helmsdale in august | tolerable weather |
| Orkney islands in august | tolerable weather |
| Kirkwall in august | tolerable weather |
| Brora in august | good weather |
| Durness in august | tolerable weather |
| Lossiemouth in august | good weather |
| Elgin in august | good weather |
| Buckie in august | good weather |
| Invergordon in august | good weather |
| Forres in august | good weather |
| Nairn in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Thurso in august:
Weather data for Thurso for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Thurso. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Thurso can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Thurso.