Inverness weather in April (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the April weather in Inverness? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Inverness typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 12°C, while night temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Inverness in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 137 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Inverness climate page with graphs.

 

Inverness, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 137 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Inverness in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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