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Inverness in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Inverness in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Inverness, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Inverness in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
January could be a good time to visit Inverness, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +43°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in January. However, expect about 11 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 101 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Inverness;

Average weather

☀️
+43°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+59°F
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Inverness has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Inverness in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Inverness for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +57°F during the day to a minimum of +25°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +46°F.

Is Inverness warm or cold in January?

Inverness is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +43°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +34°F to +34°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Inverness, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Inverness in January

Inverness weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+43°F+43°F+45°F
Min. temperature
-4°F+5°F+7°F
Max. temperature
+59°F+59°F+61°F
Rainfall
99 mm101 mm88 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
86%84%81%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1007 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
181715
Rainy days
101110
Snowy days
111

January often has better weather than December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +43°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 99 mm to 101 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Inverness in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Inverness is gradually increasing during January, going from 7 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 77 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Inverness, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Inverness wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Inverness.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Inverness?

This is the weather in Inverness in January 2023:
1 January
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+57°F
2 January
🌧️
+49°F
3 January
🌧️
+45°F
4 January
🌧️
+40°F
5 January
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+39°F
6 January
🌧️
+42°F
7 January
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+38°F
8 January
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+40°F
9 January
☁️
+40°F
10 January
🌧️
+50°F
11 January
☁️
+46°F
12 January
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+51°F
13 January
☁️
+52°F
14 January
☀️
+50°F
15 January
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+44°F
16 January
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+47°F
17 January
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+49°F
18 January
☁️
+48°F
19 January
🌧️
+48°F
20 January
☁️
+44°F
21 January
☀️
+49°F
22 January
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+53°F
23 January
☁️
+49°F
24 January
☀️
+51°F
25 January
☁️
+47°F
26 January
🌧️
+54°F
27 January
☁️
+47°F
28 January
☁️
+54°F
29 January
🌧️
+56°F
30 January
🌧️
+45°F
31 January
🌧️
+47°F
In January 2023 Inverness had 8 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Inverness climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Inverness in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2021 (+40°F) and the highest in 1989 (+53°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 28 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 210 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Inverness in January:

Is January a good time to visit Inverness?

It’s always a good time to visit Inverness, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Inverness in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Inverness rainy in January?

Inverness is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Inverness in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Inverness in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Inverness

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Inverness, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.