What’s the climate like in Inverness?
The current climate in Inverness features temperatures ranging from a high of 19°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Inverness in recent years was 30°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in December 2022.
On average, Inverness gets 1110 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 16 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Inverness?
The best time to visit Inverness for mild to warm weather is June up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Inverness.
Climate Table of Inverness
The climate table of Inverness shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 189 | 173 | 66 | 42 | 58 | 58 | 65 | 77 | 69 | 96 | 93 | 124 |
Snow (cm) | 3,4 | 5,1 | 3,0 | 1,3 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,1 | 2,0 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1110 mm per year, averaging 93 mm per month
- Snowfall: 16 cm per year
- Driest months: 42 mm in April, 58 mm in May and June
- Wettest months: 189 mm in January, 173 mm in February and 124 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Inverness
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Inverness, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Inverness
This graph shows how much rainfall Inverness, Scotland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Inverness
This graph shows how much snow Inverness, Scotland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Inverness
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Inverness, Scotland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Inverness
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Inverness, Scotland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Inverness
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Inverness, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Inverness
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Inverness, Scotland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Inverness by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Inverness. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.