Monthly climate guide
Inverness weather in February
Expect cold weather in Inverness in February: afternoons reach about 5°C (40°F), while nights drop to around 0°C (32°F). Around 57 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as January and 2°C cooler than March.
What stands out in February
- Only one month is cooler in Inverness than February.
- Just 40 km apart, but Inverness runs about 3°C warmer than Aviemore this month.
- Mornings start cold: the average low is 0°C, and frost is common.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
Avg high
5°C
40°F
Avg low
0°C
32°F
Rainfall
57 mm
some rain
Humidity
93%
relative
Sky
80%
cloud · often cloudy
Inverness weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 0°C / 32°F | 69 mm | 94% | 82% |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | 0°C / 32°F | 57 mm | 93% | 80% |
| March | 6°C / 44°F | 1°C / 33°F | 56 mm | 89% | 78% |
| April | 9°C / 49°F | 2°C / 36°F | 53 mm | 86% | 77% |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 71 mm | 83% | 77% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 86 mm | 84% | 85% |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 49°F | 88 mm | 84% | 84% |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 9°C / 48°F | 98 mm | 86% | 82% |
| September | 14°C / 57°F | 8°C / 46°F | 72 mm | 88% | 80% |
| October | 10°C / 51°F | 5°C / 41°F | 92 mm | 92% | 75% |
| November | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 36°F | 69 mm | 95% | 75% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 1°C / 34°F | 84 mm | 94% | 83% |
What to pack for February
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is February a good time to visit Inverness?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Inverness →Other United Kingdom cities in February
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Inverness in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Inverness?
February is cool in Inverness, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Inverness in February?
Average highs are about 5°C (40°F) and average lows about 0°C (32°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Inverness in February?
Inverness typically gets around 57 mm of rain in February — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Inverness (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.