Yearly weather and climate in Inverness, United Kingdom
The yearly weather in Inverness runs from around 1°C in January to 18°C in June. June is the driest month at 12 rainy days; July the wettest at 22. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 10.7 hours of clear skies in Jun, but only 1.8 hours in Dec. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
It rains the most in Dec (176mm over 21 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 6°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in Inverness, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 642°134°17Jan
- 846°337°15Feb
- 847°235°16Mar
- 1152°338°15Apr
- 1661°846°13May
- 1864°1050°12Jun
- 1864°1151°22Jul
- 1864°1253°18Aug
- 1661°949°16Sep
- 1254°744°15Oct
- 846°337°13Nov
- 744°337°21Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jun is typically driest at 12 days (73mm); Jul the wettest at 22 days (114mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C | 1°C | 17 | 89mm |
| Feb | 8°C | 3°C | 15 | 94mm |
| Mar | 8°C | 2°C | 16 | 80mm |
| Apr | 11°C | 3°C | 15 | 72mm |
| May | 16°C | 8°C | 13 | 58mm |
| Jun | 18°C | 10°C | 12 | 73mm |
| Jul | 18°C | 11°C | 22 | 114mm |
| Aug | 18°C | 12°C | 18 | 93mm |
| Sep | 16°C | 9°C | 16 | 86mm |
| Oct | 12°C | 7°C | 15 | 102mm |
| Nov | 8°C | 3°C | 13 | 64mm |
| Dec | 7°C | 3°C | 21 | 176mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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