April could be a good time to visit Inverness, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +11°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in April. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 66 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
April is usually the driest month of the year in Inverness
Average weather
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+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
66 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
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 +13°C with a maximum of +18°C and a minimum of -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +14°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.
March
April
May
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 mm
66 mm
82 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
77%
77%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
2
Cloudy days
7
8
8
Rainy days
18
19
20
Snowy days
4
1
0
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 80% to 77%.Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Inverness in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 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 increasing during April, going from 1 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
Total precipitation in April is about 72 mm, with a 47% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light 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 71% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% 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 0 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
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+10°C
2 April
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+12°C
3 April
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+15°C
4 April
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+14°C
5 April
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+16°C
6 April
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+11°C
7 April
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+14°C
8 April
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+15°C
9 April
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+14°C
10 April
🌧️
+13°C
11 April
☀️
+13°C
12 April
🌧️
+9°C
13 April
🌧️
+9°C
14 April
🌧️
+11°C
15 April
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+14°C
16 April
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+16°C
17 April
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+18°C
18 April
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+18°C
19 April
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+16°C
20 April
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+15°C
21 April
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+16°C
22 April
☁️
+10°C
23 April
🌧️
+8°C
24 April
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+7°C
25 April
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+8°C
26 April
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+9°C
27 April
🌧️
+9°C
28 April
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+12°C
29 April
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+9°C
30 April
🌧️
+14°C
In April 2023 Inverness had 13 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 1979 (+10°C) and the highest in 2023 (+13°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 738 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2582 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
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
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, 2023.
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.