Inverness Weather Forecast
Inverness weather: 48°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
14-day forecast for Inverness
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 46° | 4% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 55° | 2% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 50° | 4% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 54° | 6% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 72° / 55° | 27% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 59° | 51% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 54° | 82% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 56° | 54% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 54° | 42% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 49° | 53% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 51° | 45% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 57° / 46° | 35% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 63° / 46° | 42% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 42% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 3 |
The two-week trend
Cooling. The second half of the window averages 37°F cooler than the days immediately ahead.
The window averages 64°F against a August normal of 65°F - right on average.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,6 in against a typical 0,7 in).
What this means for Inverness
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 62°F is 3.1°F below the 65°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 55°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 58°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Inverness?
Inverness is a city in Scottish Highlands. Its coordinates are 57.4778, -4.2247. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Inverness right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Inverness?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Inverness, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Inverness in?
Inverness observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 11:41 PM.
How many people live in Inverness?
Inverness has a population of approximately 47.000.
What is the nearest airport to Inverness?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 291 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Inverness?
Popular options include Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Lake District National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 11:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
