Monthly climate guide
Inverness weather in May
May in Inverness is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and night-time lows near 5°C (41°F). The month usually brings about 71 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Inverness.
- Inverness is usually about 2°C warmer than Aviemore, 40 km away, in May.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
5°C
41°F
Rainfall
71 mm
some rain
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
77%
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 May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May 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 May
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Inverness in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Inverness?
May is cool in Inverness, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Inverness in May?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 5°C (41°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Inverness in May?
Inverness typically gets around 71 mm of rain in May — 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.