Highland weather
The Highland weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for Highland, Scotland.
Highland weather averages
Check the Highland weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Highland, Scotland. The Highland weather averages shown below are for Inverness.
Highland weather by month
Check the weather for Highland, Scotland for a particular month by selecting from the list below. The Highland monthly weather averages are for Inverness. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.
Highland weather in January
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in January is a cold 3°C (37°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -2°C (28°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during January.
- 3°C max day temperature
3 - 1 hour of sunshine per day
1 - 21 days with some rainfall
21 - -2°C min night temperature
-2 - 159 mm of monthly rainfall
159
On average 159 mm (6.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during January with rain falling on 21 days of the month.
Highland weather in February
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in February is a cold 4°C (39°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -2°C (28°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during February.
- 4°C max day temperature
4 - 3 hours of sunshine per day
3 - 18 days with some rainfall
18 - -2°C min night temperature-2
- 105 mm of monthly rainfall
105
On average 105 mm (4.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during February with rain falling on 18 days of the month.
Highland weather in March
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in March is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -1°C (30°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during March.
- 6°C max day temperature6
- 3 hours of sunshine per day3
- 21 days with some rainfall21
- -1°C min night temperature-1
- 124 mm of monthly rainfall
124
On average 124 mm (4.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during March with rain falling on 21 days of the month.
Highland weather in April
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in April is a cool 9°C (48°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during April.
- 9°C max day temperature
9 - 4 hours of sunshine per day
4 - 17 days with some rainfall17
- 1°C min night temperature1
- 72 mm of monthly rainfall
72
On average 72 mm (2.8 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during April with rain falling on 17 days of the month.
Highland weather in May
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in May is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during May.
- 12°C max day temperature
12 - 5 hours of sunshine per day
5 - 16 days with some rainfall16
- 3°C min night temperature3
- 81 mm of monthly rainfall
81
On average 81 mm (3.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during May with rain falling on 16 days of the month.
Highland weather in June
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in June is a comfortable 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 6°C (43°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during June.
- 15°C max day temperature
15 - 5 hours of sunshine per day5
- 16 days with some rainfall16
- 6°C min night temperature6
- 74 mm of monthly rainfall74
On average 74 mm (2.9 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during June with rain falling on 16 days of the month.
Highland weather in July
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in July is a comfortable 17°C (63°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during July.
- 17°C max day temperature17
- 4 hours of sunshine per day4
- 17 days with some rainfall17
- 8°C min night temperature8
- 78 mm of monthly rainfall78
On average 78 mm (3.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during July with rain falling on 17 days of the month.
Highland weather in August
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in August is a comfortable 16°C (61°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during August.
- 16°C max day temperature16
- 4 hours of sunshine per day4
- 18 days with some rainfall18
- 8°C min night temperature8
- 83 mm of monthly rainfall83
On average 83 mm (3.3 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during August with rain falling on 18 days of the month.
Highland weather in September
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in September is a cool 13°C (55°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 6°C (43°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during September.
- 13°C max day temperature13
- 3 hours of sunshine per day3
- 20 days with some rainfall20
- 6°C min night temperature6
- 111 mm of monthly rainfall111
On average 111 mm (4.4 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during September with rain falling on 20 days of the month.
Highland weather in October
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in October is a cool 10°C (50°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during October.
- 10°C max day temperature10
- 2 hours of sunshine per day
2 - 21 days with some rainfall21
- 4°C min night temperature4
- 140 mm of monthly rainfall140
On average 140 mm (5.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during October with rain falling on 21 days of the month.
Highland weather in November
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in November is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during November.
- 6°C max day temperature6
- 1 hour of sunshine per day1
- 21 days with some rainfall21
- 1°C min night temperature1
- 142 mm of monthly rainfall142
On average 142 mm (5.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during November with rain falling on 21 days of the month.
Highland weather in December
The average maximum daytime temperature in Highland (Inverness) in December is a cold 4°C (39°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -1°C (30°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Highland (Inverness) during December.
- 4°C max day temperature4
- 1 hour of sunshine per day1
- 22 days with some rainfall
22 - -1°C min night temperature-1
- 139 mm of monthly rainfall139
On average 139 mm (5.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Highland (Inverness) during December with rain falling on 22 days of the month.
Highland destinations
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Top destinations in Highland
- Achintee
- Achnasheen
- Applecross
- Ardmolich
- Arisaig
- Arnisdale
- Aviemore
- Avoch
- Badcaul
- Balintore
- Bernisdale
- Bettyhill
- Bonar Bridge
- Broadford
- Brora
- Cannich
- Carrbridge
- Castletown
- Clachan
- Clachtoll
- Clovullin
- Conon Bridge
- Craig
- Cromarty
- Dingwell
- Dornie
- Dornoch
- Dounreay
- Drumnadrochit
- Inverness
Places starting with A
- Aberarder
- Achanalt
- Achaneas
- Acharacle
- Achfarrie
- Achiltibuie
- Achintee
- Achleanan
- Achmore
- Achnasheen
- Advie
- Aitnoch
- Alltbeath
- Alltnacaillich
- Alness
- Anaheilt
- Applecross
- Aravar
- Archaracle
- Ardgay
- Ardmolich
- Ardnamurcan
- Ardverikie
- Arisaig
- Armadale
- Arnisdale
- Arnish
- Auchtercairn
- Auckengill
- Auldearn
- Aultbea
- Aultgrishan
- Aviemore
- Avoch
Places starting with B
- Badcaul
- Badicaul
- Balintore
- Ballachulish
- Balmacara
- Balnacarn
- Barbaraville
- Beauly
- Bernisdale
- Berriedale
- Bettyhill
- Bilbster
- Blaich
- Boat of Garten
- Boath
- Bonar Bridge
- Boreraig
- Borgue
- Borve
- Bracadale
- Bracora
- Braemore
- Breakish
- Broadford
- Brochel
- Brora
- Brough
Places starting with C
- Calligarry
- Cannich
- Carbost
- Carnoch
- Carrbridge
- Castlehill
- Castletown
- Catlodge
- Cawdor
- Cearbhag
- Charlestown
- Clachan
- Clachtoll
- Clashmore
- Clashnessie
- Cleadale
- Clovullin
- Clune
- Clunes
- Coignashie
- Conon Bridge
- Contin
- Corpach
- Corrykinloch
- Cove
- Craig
- Croick
- Cromarty
- Cromdale
- Croy
- Culbokie
Places starting with D
- Dalness
- Dalroy
- Dalwhinnie
- Diabaig
- Dingwell
- Dores
- Dornie
- Dornoch
- Dounreay
- Drimnin
- Drumbeg
- Drumchork
- Drumnadrochit
- Drumnadrochit Lewiston
- Duirinish
- Dulnain Bridge
- Dunbeath
- Dundonnell
- Dundreggan
- Dunvegan
- Durness
Places starting with E
Places starting with F
- Farr
- Fearn
- Fearnmore
- Ferness
- Feshiebridge
- Forsinain
- Forsinard
- Fort Augustus
- Fort William
- Fortrose
- Foyers
- Freswick
Places starting with G
- Gairloch
- Galmisdale
- Garbad
- Garrafad
- Garve
- Glen Moriston
- Glenborrodale
- Glencoe
- Glendessary
- Glenelg
- Glenfinnan
- Gobernuisgach
- Golspie
- Grantown-on-Spey
Places starting with H
Places starting with I
- Idrigil
- Inchlaggan
- Inchnadamph
- Insh
- Inshes
- Inver
- Inver Mallie
- Invercassley
- Invergarry
- Invergordon
- Inverie
- Inverinate
- Inverkirkaig
- Inverlael
- Inverlair
- Invermoriston
- Inverness
- Invershiel
- Isleornsay
Places starting with J
Places starting with K
- Keiss
- Kentallen
- Kilchoan
- Kildary
- Kildonan
- Kilmaluag
- Kilmory
- Kinbrace
- Kincraig
- Kingussie
- Kinloch
- Kinloch Hourn
- Kinlochbervie
- Kinlocheil
- Kinlochewe
- Kinlochlaggan
- Kinlochleven
- Kinlochmore
- Kirkhill
- Knockan
- Kyle Of Lochalsh
- Kyleakin
- Kylerhea
- Kylestrome
Places starting with L
- Laggan
- Laide
- Lairg
- Latheron
- Leckmelm
- Ledmore
- Letterewe
- Letterfinlay
- Lochailort
- Lochaline
- Lochcarron
- Lochend
- Lochinver
- Lochshell
- Lochtreighead
- Lochybridge
- Lower Diabaig
- Lower Gledfield
- Lubcroy
- Lusta
- Lybster
Places starting with M
Places starting with N
Places starting with O
Places starting with P
- Peinchorran
- Pittentrail
- Plockton
- Polglass
- Poolewe
- Port Henderson
- Portmahomack
- Portnancon
- Portree
- Portskerra
- Portuairk
Places starting with Q
Places starting with R
Places starting with S
- Salen
- Scamadale
- Sconser
- Scourie More
- Scrabster
- Shiel Bridge
- Shieldaig
- Sittenham
- Smithton-by-Inverness
- Sourlies
- Spean Bridge
- Spinningdale
- Spittal
- Staffin
- Stoer
- Strathcarron
- Strathpeffer
- Strathy
- Stromeferry
- Struan
- Syre
Places starting with T
- Tain
- Talisker
- Tarbert
- Tarvie
- Teangue
- Thrumster
- Thurso
- Tighachnoic
- Tomatin
- Tongue
- Tore
- Torridon
- Torrin
- Toscaig
- Trislaig