Inverness weather

The Inverness weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for holidays in Inverness, Highland, Scotland in 2026/2027.

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Inverness weather averages

Check the Inverness weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Inverness, Highland, Scotland.

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Inverness weather by month

Check the weather for Inverness, Highland, Scotland for a particular month by selecting from the list below. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

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Inverness weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in January is a cold 3°C (37°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -2°C (28°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during January.

• 3
  3°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 21
  21 days with some rainfall
• -2
  -2°C min night temperature
• 159
  159 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 159 mm (6.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during January with rain falling on 21 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in February is a cold 4°C (39°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -2°C (28°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during February.

• 4
  4°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 18
  18 days with some rainfall
• -2
  -2°C min night temperature
• 105
  105 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 105 mm (4.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during February with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in March is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -1°C (30°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during March.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 21
  21 days with some rainfall
• -1
  -1°C min night temperature
• 124
  124 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 124 mm (4.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during March with rain falling on 21 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in April is a cool 9°C (48°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during April.

• 9
  9°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 72
  72 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 72 mm (2.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during April with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in May is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during May.

• 12
  12°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 81
  81 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 81 mm (3.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during May with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in June is a comfortable 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 6°C (43°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during June.

• 15
  15°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 16
  16 days with some rainfall
• 6
  6°C min night temperature
• 74
  74 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 74 mm (2.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during June with rain falling on 16 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in July is a comfortable 17°C (63°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during July.

• 17
  17°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 17
  17 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 78
  78 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 78 mm (3.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during July with rain falling on 17 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in August is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during August.

• 16
  16°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 18
  18 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 83
  83 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 83 mm (3.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during August with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in September is a cool 13°C (55°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 6°C (43°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during September.

• 13
  13°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 20
  20 days with some rainfall
• 6
  6°C min night temperature
• 111
  111 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 111 mm (4.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during September with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in October is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during October.

• 10
  10°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 21
  21 days with some rainfall
• 4
  4°C min night temperature
• 140
  140 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 140 mm (5.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during October with rain falling on 21 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in November is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during November.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 21
  21 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 142
  142 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 142 mm (5.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during November with rain falling on 21 days of the month.

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Inverness weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in Inverness in December is a cold 4°C (39°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -1°C (30°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Inverness during December.

• 4
  4°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 22
  22 days with some rainfall
• -1
  -1°C min night temperature
• 139
  139 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 139 mm (5.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Inverness during December with rain falling on 22 days of the month.

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