Inverness weather in May (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the May weather in Inverness? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Inverness typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Inverness in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 178 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Inverness climate page with graphs.

 

Inverness, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 178 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in May

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Inverness in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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