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When is the best time to visit Inverness?
In general the best time to visit Inverness is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Inverness in different months
This is the average weather in Inverness for each month based on historic data:
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 197 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 109 mm in August.
January, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +1°C.
Climate in Inverness
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Inverness for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +15°C | +16°C | +22°C | +23°C | +27°C | +28°C | +30°C | +29°C | +28°C | +22°C | +18°C | +15°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +6°C | +7°C | +9°C | +11°C | +14°C | +16°C | +18°C | +18°C | +16°C | +12°C | +9°C | +6°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -15°C | -14°C | -13°C | -8°C | -3°C | 0°C | +3°C | 0°C | -1°C | -6°C | -12°C | -20°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 85 | 82 | 80 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 85 | 86 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 101 | 84 | 88 | 66 | 82 | 78 | 82 | 109 | 89 | 105 | 89 | 100 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 10 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Inverness during the whole year:
The hottest month in Inverness is August with average maximum temperature going up to +18°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Inverness looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Inverness is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 77%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Inverness during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 2 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 84 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 22 rainy days and 109 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Inverness during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 6 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Inverness:
What is the hottest month in Inverness?
The hottest month in Inverness is August with average maximum temperature of +18°C.
What is the coldest month in Inverness?
The coldest month in Inverness is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.
Is Inverness worth visiting in winter?
Winter is usually not the best time to go to Inverness.
When does it rain the least in Inverness?
if you're looking to visit Inverness when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, October, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 66 mm of rain.
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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, 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.