If you plan to visit Inverness in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +57°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 82 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Inverness has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Inverness in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Inverness for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +37°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +61°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +68°F.
Is Inverness warm or cold in May?
Inverness is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Inverness:
Climate in Inverness in May
Inverness weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+57°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+27°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+81°F
+82°F
Rainfall
66 mm
82 mm
78 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
77%
78%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
8
8
8
Rainy days
19
20
21
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +57°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 66 mm to 82 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Inverness in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 58 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Inverness wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 109 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Inverness?
This is the weather in Inverness in May 2024:
1 May
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+52°F
2 May
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+56°F
3 May
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+59°F
4 May
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+58°F
5 May
☁️
+59°F
6 May
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+63°F
7 May
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+64°F
8 May
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+64°F
9 May
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+63°F
10 May
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+61°F
11 May
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+55°F
12 May
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+63°F
13 May
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+69°F
14 May
☁️
+58°F
15 May
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+58°F
16 May
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+60°F
17 May
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+61°F
18 May
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+62°F
19 May
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+68°F
20 May
🌧️
+65°F
21 May
🌧️
+55°F
22 May
☁️
+60°F
23 May
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+58°F
24 May
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+65°F
25 May
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+66°F
26 May
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+65°F
27 May
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+61°F
28 May
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+59°F
29 May
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+66°F
30 May
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+70°F
31 May
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+67°F
In May 2024 Inverness had 9 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Inverness climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Inverness in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+51°F) and the highest in 2023 (+56°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 738 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2582 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Inverness in May:
Is May a good time to visit Inverness?
It’s always a good time to visit Inverness, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Inverness in May?
May has mild temperatures in Inverness. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Inverness rainy in May?
Inverness is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Inverness in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Inverness in May, 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.
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, 2023.
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.
