Climate Insights for Inverness

The climate in Inverness is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 967mm of precipitation falls per year. Inverness receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Inverness is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 60cm accumulating over the season.

Inverness sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Inverness is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 967mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 97mm of rainfall. January and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 55mm. That's 42mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 60cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Inverness is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Inverness, which began on March 20, 2026. Inverness is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Inverness based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.