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Inverness in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Inverness in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Inverness in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 10 rainy days in the month and around 88 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
15 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
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 +7°C with a maximum of +12°C and a minimum of -3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +10°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 mm88 mm88 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
84%81%79%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1008 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
171518
Rainy days
111010
Snowy days
111

February weather is still as ok as in 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 88 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

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 6 m/s getting up to 9 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 9 m/s to 6 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
Typically, there is a 93% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 220 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 26 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 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 February in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 9 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
☁️
+11°C
2 February
🌧️
+11°C
3 February
🌧️
+12°C
4 February
🌧️
+2°C
5 February
🌧️
+6°C
6 February
🌧️
+4°C
7 February
🌧️
+11°C
8 February
🌧️
+7°C
9 February
🌧️
+5°C
10 February
🌧️
+5°C
11 February
☀️
+6°C
12 February
🌧️
+10°C
13 February
🌧️
+7°C
14 February
🌧️
+7°C
15 February
🌧️
+7°C
16 February
🌧️
+4°C
17 February
🌧️
+5°C
18 February
🌧️
+3°C
19 February
🌧️
+6°C
20 February
🌧️
+8°C
21 February
🌧️
+8°C
22 February
🌧️
+8°C
23 February
🌧️
+8°C
24 February
🌧️
+5°C
25 February
☀️
+8°C
26 February
☁️
+11°C
27 February
☀️
+11°C
28 February
🌧️
+10°C
In February 2023 Inverness had 3 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 23 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 16 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 1986 (+4°C) and the highest in 2019 (+11°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 311 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, 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.