When is the best time to go to Inverness

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Inverness, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Inverness weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Inverness are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Inverness January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 79mm 1.2hrs 9hrs

The climate in Inverness during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inverness for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Inverness and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Inverness with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Inverness February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 56mm 2.9hrs 10.8hrs

February in Inverness is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Inverness.

February is in the winter in Inverness and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Inverness with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in February »

March

Inverness March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 70mm 3.4hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Inverness is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inverness for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Inverness and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Inverness with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in March »

April

Inverness April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 46mm 4.7hrs 15.7hrs

Inverness's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Inverness.

April is in the spring in Inverness and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Inverness with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in April »

May

Inverness May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 59mm 5.4hrs 18.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Inverness and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Inverness, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Inverness and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Inverness with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in May »

June

Inverness June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 59mm 5.5hrs 9hrs

June in Inverness is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Inverness, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Inverness and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Inverness with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in June »

July

Inverness July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 65mm 4.9hrs 10.8hrs

July in Inverness is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Inverness, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Inverness and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Inverness with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in July »

August

Inverness August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 75mm 4.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Inverness is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Inverness, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Inverness and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Inverness with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in August »

September

Inverness September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 76mm 3.6hrs 15.7hrs

Inverness's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Inverness.

September is in the fall / autumn in Inverness and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Inverness with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in September »

October

Inverness October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 85mm 2.8hrs 18.3hrs

October is a a little damp month in Inverness and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Inverness.

October is in the fall / autumn in Inverness and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Inverness with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in October »

November

Inverness November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 89mm 1.6hrs 9hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Inverness during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inverness for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Inverness and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Inverness with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in November »

December

Inverness December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 84mm 1hrs 10.8hrs

December in Inverness is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Inverness for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Inverness and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Inverness with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1 hours of sunshine per day.

Inverness weather in December »

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Inverness weather stats

Inverness weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.9°C 62.4°F
Driest month: April 46mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: April 4.7hrs
Coldest month: January 5°C 41°F
Wettest month: November 89mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 13.8°C 56.8°F
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