Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom in May
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
51mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 51mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°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
May13°C average high
May 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
May51mm average rain
May sits near Inverness' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
May4.9 hours average sun
May is one of Inverness' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May10°C average sea
May 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
May25 weather score
May sits close to Inverness' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
