Weather in Thurso in may 2024

The weather in Thurso in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

bad weather 7.3cm

Weather at 6am
49°F

Moderate rain at times

22%

Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Weather at 12pm
52°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Weather at 6pm
50°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Cloudy

20%

Weather at 3am
47°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Cloudy

22%

Moderate rain at times

20%

Clear/Sunny

20%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Thurso in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Thurso in may.


The climate of Thurso in may is bad

the weather in Thurso in may is wet (with 4.1in of precipitation over 7 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.1in of rainfall over 6 days.

The climate is relatively cool in that area this month, but it is livable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Thurso is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Thurso in may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020.

Day length in Thurso in may is 16:51. The sun rises at 03:46 and sunset is at 20:37.

With an unfavorable weather, may is not recommended to go there in Scotland.



May: another location in Scotland?

If you want to go to Scotland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Thurso:

In may, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee and Falkirk have a tolerable climate, but better than Thurso.

more information about Scotland's weather in may



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Thurso in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 50°F
Highest temperature 54°F
Lowest temperature 49°F
Highest record temperature 72°F
(2017)
Lowest record temperature 38°F
(2020)
Number of days at +65°F 1 day(s)
(3%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 49°F
Lowest sea temperature 47°F
Highest sea temperature 52°F
Wind
Wind speed 25km/h
Wind temperature 43°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 4.1in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(23%)
Record daily rainfall 1.8in
(2019)
Snowfall 7.3cm
Other climate data
Humidity 85%
Visibility 8.97km
Cloud cover 58%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 03:46
Time of sunset 20:37
Length of day 16:51
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net bad


How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Thurso in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Light drizzle
43°F to 49°F
02-05-2023
Overcast
43°F to 47°F
03-05-2023
Light rain
45°F to 47°F
04-05-2023
Overcast
45°F to 49°F
05-05-2023
Overcast
43°F to 47°F
06-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 56°F
07-05-2023
Cloudy
47°F to 56°F
08-05-2023
Overcast
50°F to 59°F
09-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 54°F
10-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 54°F
11-05-2023
Overcast
49°F to 52°F
12-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 59°F
13-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 63°F
14-05-2023
Moderate rain
47°F to 52°F
15-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 50°F
16-05-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 49°F
17-05-2023
Light drizzle
43°F to 50°F
18-05-2023
Overcast
52°F to 58°F
19-05-2023
Overcast
50°F to 56°F
20-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 54°F
21-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 52°F
22-05-2023
Overcast
49°F to 52°F
23-05-2023
Cloudy
49°F to 54°F
24-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 56°F
25-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 52°F
26-05-2023
Cloudy
49°F to 56°F
27-05-2023
Light rain shower
52°F to 54°F
28-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 52°F
29-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 58°F
30-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 59°F
31-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 56°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in may

Cities near Thurso:

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Helmsdale in maybad weather
Orkney islands in maybad weather
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Durness in maybad weather
Lossiemouth in maybad weather
Elgin in maytolerable weather
Buckie in maybad weather
Invergordon in maytolerable weather
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Scotland in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Thurso in may:

Weather data for Thurso for may 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.


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