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Inverness in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Inverness in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Inverness in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
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Rainy
Inverness in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 20 rainy days with an average precipitation of 82 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in 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.

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

The temperature in May is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

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.
AprilMayJune
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 mm82 mm78 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
77%77%78%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
221
Cloudy days
888
Rainy days
192021
Snowy days
100

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.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 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 2023:
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
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+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
☁️
+63°F
10 May
☁️
+61°F
11 May
☁️
+55°F
12 May
☁️
+63°F
13 May
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+69°F
14 May
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+58°F
15 May
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+58°F
16 May
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+60°F
17 May
☀️
+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
☁️
+65°F
25 May
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+66°F
26 May
☀️
+65°F
27 May
☁️
+61°F
28 May
☁️
+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 2023 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.
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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 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.

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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, 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.