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Inverness in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Inverness in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Inverness in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Inverness in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 66 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Inverness

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Inverness has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Inverness in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Inverness for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +11°C with a maximum of +18°C and a minimum of -2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +11°C.

Is Inverness warm or cold in April?

Inverness is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Inverness:

Climate in Inverness in April

Inverness weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+9°C+11°C+14°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-8°C-3°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+23°C+27°C
Rainfall
88 mm66 mm82 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%77%77%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
233
Cloudy days
181817
Rainy days
10911
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +11°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 88 mm to 66 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 79% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 2 to 3.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Inverness in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Inverness is gradually decreasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 47% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 109 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Inverness wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 2 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Inverness?

This is the weather in Inverness in April 2023:
1 April
🌧️
+7°C
2 April
☁️
+9°C
3 April
🌧️
+10°C
4 April
🌧️
+11°C
5 April
🌧️
+4°C
6 April
🌧️
+11°C
7 April
🌧️
+7°C
8 April
🌧️
+8°C
9 April
🌧️
+8°C
10 April
☀️
+10°C
11 April
☀️
+13°C
12 April
☀️
+15°C
13 April
🌧️
+10°C
14 April
☁️
+10°C
15 April
☁️
+15°C
16 April
☀️
+18°C
17 April
☀️
+18°C
18 April
☀️
+14°C
19 April
☀️
+14°C
20 April
☀️
+16°C
21 April
☀️
+13°C
22 April
☁️
+11°C
23 April
☁️
+10°C
24 April
☁️
+8°C
25 April
☁️
+8°C
26 April
☁️
+10°C
27 April
☀️
+12°C
28 April
☀️
+16°C
29 April
☀️
+15°C
30 April
🌧️
+11°C
In April 2023 Inverness had 12 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Inverness climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Inverness in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+9°C) and the highest in 2007 (+17°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 17 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 130 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Inverness in April:

Is April a good time to visit Inverness?

It’s always a good time to visit Inverness, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Inverness in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Inverness rainy in April?

Inverness is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Inverness in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Inverness in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

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Monthly weather in Inverness

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Inverness, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.