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Inverness in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Inverness in October 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
October could be a good time to visit Inverness, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +54°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in October. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 102 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+21°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
102 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Inverness has OK weather in October.

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 +63°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 13% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +63°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 +46°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.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+61°F+54°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+21°F+10°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+72°F+64°F
Rainfall
86 mm102 mm89 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%83%84%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1007 HPa1006 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
181717
Rainy days
101211
Snowy days
000

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 86 mm to 102 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 2 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 6 m/s to 3 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 84% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 148 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 26 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 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.

How was the weather last October in Inverness?

This is the weather in Inverness in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+59°F
2 October
☁️
+58°F
3 October
🌧️
+61°F
4 October
🌧️
+63°F
5 October
🌧️
+56°F
6 October
🌧️
+58°F
7 October
🌧️
+57°F
8 October
☁️
+57°F
9 October
🌧️
+60°F
10 October
🌧️
+53°F
11 October
☁️
+58°F
12 October
☁️
+57°F
13 October
☀️
+56°F
14 October
☀️
+52°F
15 October
🌧️
+52°F
16 October
☀️
+54°F
17 October
🌧️
+55°F
18 October
☀️
+55°F
19 October
☀️
+54°F
20 October
🌧️
+52°F
21 October
🌧️
+55°F
22 October
🌫️
+57°F
23 October
🌫️
+54°F
24 October
☀️
+60°F
25 October
☀️
+59°F
26 October
🌧️
+62°F
27 October
☀️
+61°F
28 October
☀️
+62°F
29 October
☀️
+58°F
30 October
☀️
+61°F
31 October
🌧️
+63°F
In October 2023 Inverness had 11 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +57°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+51°F) and the highest in 1995 (+60°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 33 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 236 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.

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.