Inverness Weather Forecast
Inverness weather: 57°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Inverness weather in March
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Climate in Inverness month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 33° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 35° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 50° | 37° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 39° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 60° | 46° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 50° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 53° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 65° | 53° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 49° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 54° | 45° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 37° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 37° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Inverness
Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 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.
How Inverness compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Inverness.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loch Ness | 13 mi | 49°F | +33°F warmer | 47 in |
| Isle of Skye | 75 mi | 47°F | 34°F cooler | 94 in |
| Inner Hebrides | 75 mi | 47°F | 34°F cooler | 94 in |
| Glasgow | 111 mi | 49°F | +33°F warmer | 49 in |
| Greater Glasgow | 111 mi | 49°F | +33°F warmer | 49 in |
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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 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 4 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 1:05 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 1:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
