Inverness Weather Forecast
Inverness weather: 48°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Inverness?
Yes - rain is likely in Inverness today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,8 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,0 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Mon, Tue and Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,0 in against a typical 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Inverness
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 49° / 44° | 100% · 0,8 in | 32 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 42° | 100% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 46° | 94% · 0,1 in | 29 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 45° | 43% | 16 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 52° | 6% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 46° | 22% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 41° | 23% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 46° | 22% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 54° / 40° | 16% | 8 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 40° | 22% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 45° | 25% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 48° | 22% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 48° | 25% | 16 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 50° | — · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Inverness
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 49°F is 5.2°F below the 54°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,8 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 64 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 64 mph.
- 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 drizzle. Humidity is 81% and wind is 19 mph.
When is the best time to visit Inverness?
May, June, July, August and September 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+00:00). The local time is 1:09 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 October 25, 2026 at 1:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
