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Inverness in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Inverness in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Inverness in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
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Rainy
February could be a good time to visit Inverness, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +7°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in February. However, expect about 14 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 84 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Inverness has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Inverness in February

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

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +9°C with a maximum of +13°C and a minimum of -6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +7°C.

Is Inverness warm or cold in February?

Inverness is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +1°C.

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

February is one of the coolest months in Inverness, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Inverness in February

Inverness weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+6°C+7°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-15°C-14°C-13°C
Max. temperature
+15°C+16°C+22°C
Rainfall
101 mm84 mm88 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
85%82%80%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
787
Rainy days
161418
Snowy days
654

February often has better weather than January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +7°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 101 mm to 84 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 1 to 2.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 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 February, going from 6 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 66 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February 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 February in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

February is one of the snowiest months in Inverness.

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

How was the weather last February in Inverness?

This is the weather in Inverness in February 2023:
1 February
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+7°C
2 February
🌧️
+11°C
3 February
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+10°C
4 February
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+11°C
5 February
☀️
+7°C
6 February
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+10°C
7 February
🌧️
+9°C
8 February
☀️
+10°C
9 February
🌧️
+8°C
10 February
☁️
+12°C
11 February
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+11°C
12 February
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+10°C
13 February
☀️
+11°C
14 February
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+11°C
15 February
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+11°C
16 February
🌧️
+6°C
17 February
☁️
+11°C
18 February
🌧️
+5°C
19 February
🌧️
+12°C
20 February
🌧️
+13°C
21 February
☀️
+13°C
22 February
🌧️
+8°C
23 February
🌧️
+9°C
24 February
🌧️
+9°C
25 February
☁️
+6°C
26 February
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+8°C
27 February
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+5°C
28 February
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+7°C
In February 2023 Inverness had 9 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 20 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Inverness in February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Inverness?

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

Can you sunbathe in Inverness in February?

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

Is Inverness rainy in February?

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

Is it sunny in Inverness in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Inverness in February, 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.

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, 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.