If you plan to visit Inverness in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +54°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 22 rainy days in the month and around 105 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
105 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Inverness has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Inverness in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Inverness for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +54°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 47% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +48°F.
Is Inverness warm or cold in October?
Inverness is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +48°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 October is compared to other months in Inverness:
Climate in Inverness in October
Inverness weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+54°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+30°F
+21°F
+10°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+72°F
+64°F
Rainfall
89 mm
105 mm
89 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
81%
83%
85%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1007 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
8
8
8
Rainy days
20
22
19
Snowy days
0
0
2
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +54°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 89 mm to 105 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Inverness in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 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 October, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Inverness based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 223 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 48 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October 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 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 October in Inverness?
This is the weather in Inverness in October 2024:
1 October
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+64°F
2 October
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+60°F
3 October
☀️
+59°F
4 October
🌧️
+57°F
5 October
☀️
+61°F
6 October
☁️
+61°F
7 October
🌧️
+50°F
8 October
🌧️
+56°F
9 October
☁️
+60°F
10 October
🌧️
+66°F
11 October
☀️
+53°F
12 October
☁️
+56°F
13 October
🌧️
+53°F
14 October
🌧️
+46°F
15 October
☁️
+50°F
16 October
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+52°F
17 October
☁️
+55°F
18 October
☀️
+57°F
19 October
🌧️
+54°F
20 October
🌧️
+52°F
21 October
🌧️
+47°F
22 October
☀️
+53°F
23 October
☁️
+51°F
24 October
☁️
+52°F
25 October
☁️
+51°F
26 October
🌧️
+52°F
27 October
🌧️
+52°F
28 October
☁️
+53°F
29 October
🌧️
+51°F
30 October
☁️
+48°F
31 October
☁️
+47°F
In October 2024 Inverness had 7 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +54°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Inverness climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Inverness in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Inverness?
It’s always a good time to visit Inverness, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Inverness in October?
October 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 October?
Inverness is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Inverness in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Inverness in October, 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.
