Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom Average Monthly Weather
Weather score23Poor annual avg
Best months: July, June, August
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 11°C, sunshine averages 3.2h per day, and rainfall totals about 704mm. Sea temperatures average 10°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
704mm
Annual total
Sun
3.2h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
23
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October12°C average high
October is close to Inverness' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October67mm average rain
October is wetter than Inverness' yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to July, September to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October2.5 hours average sun
October sits close to Inverness' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October12°C average sea
October is close to Inverness' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October17 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
