Inverness weather
UK towns · Scottish Highlands, Scotland · 57.48°N 4.22°W
Inverness, in Scottish Highlands, Scotland, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 18.1°C, while December nights are the coldest at around 1.4°C. The town sees roughly 1052mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9° | 1.5° | 90mm | 17 |
| Feb | 6.9° | 1.8° | 103mm | 17 |
| Mar | 8.8° | 1.8° | 72mm | 14 |
| Apr | 10.9° | 2.6° | 57mm | 13 |
| May | 14.8° | 6.8° | 79mm | 15 |
| Jun | 17.5° | 9.8° | 58mm | 13 |
| Jul | 18.1° | 11.2° | 101mm | 17 |
| Aug | 18° | 11.4° | 72mm | 14 |
| Sep | 16.2° | 9.5° | 76mm | 14 |
| Oct | 12.1° | 7.1° | 132mm | 18 |
| Nov | 9° | 4° | 86mm | 17 |
| Dec | 5.8° | 1.4° | 126mm | 18 |
Inverness weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Inverness?
July is typically the warmest month in Inverness, with average daytime highs of 18.1°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.9°C.
What is the wettest month in Inverness?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 132mm of rain over roughly 18 rainy days. April is typically the driest (57mm).
How much does it rain in Inverness per year?
Inverness receives roughly 1052mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 187 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Inverness?
Winter nights (December–February) in Inverness average around 1.6°C, with December typically the coldest month (average low 1.4°C).