Inverness weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the October weather in Inverness? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Inverness typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Inverness in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 86 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 86 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 October?

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 October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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