Inverness weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Inverness
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Inverness climb from 8.8°C in March to 14.8°C by May, while nights ease from 1.8°C to 6.8°C. The season brings around 208mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 17.9°C, peaking in July at 18.1°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (58mm over ~13 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Inverness gets roughly 17.7 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.2°C in September to 9°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (132mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 1.6°C, with December the coldest month (average low 1.4°C, daytime high 5.8°C). Expect about 52 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.3 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Inverness compares
| Inverness | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1052mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 187 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 17.9°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 1.6°C | 3.4°C |
Inverness is almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Inverness for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Inverness. June is typically the driest of the warm months (58mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 18.1°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 18 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Inverness's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Inverness receives 1052mm of rain a year, almost exactly in line with the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 17.9°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 1.6°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Inverness?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Inverness averages 187 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (132mm) and April the driest (57mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Inverness?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.