Inverness Climate by Month
Inverness experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Inverness is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 1°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Inverness has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1037 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Despite minor fluctuations, Inverness enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In January, you can expect around 99 mm of precipitation, while in April, Inverness receives about 76 mm.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Inverness can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 5.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 0.9 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Inverness in the United Kingdom
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 178 hours of sunshine.
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