The climate in Inverness during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
December is in the winter in Inverness and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 5.8°C 42.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 0.4°C 32.7°F |
| Average temperature | 3.1°C 37.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 20 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.6°C 49.3°F |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average December is the 3rd 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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Inverness in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
| 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 |