Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom in August
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
71mm
Sun
4.2h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°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
August17°C average high
August is one of Inverness' hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August71mm average rain
August is one of Inverness' wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
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
August4.2 hours average sun
August is brighter than Inverness' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August15°C average sea
August is one of Inverness' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August30 weather score
August scores above Inverness' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
