Inverness in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Inverness in december 2026
The weather in Inverness in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 51.4cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
26%
21%
8%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
24%
24%
8%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
23%
23%
8%
Weather at 3am
38°F
26%
23%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Inverness in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Inverness in december.
The climate of Inverness in december is very bad
The climate in december in Inverness is wet (with 2.1in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 2in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location the month of december. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. The minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Inverness is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Inverness in the month of december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 9 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 29% of time.
Day length in Inverness in december is 06:39. Sunrise is at 08:53 and sunset is at 15:32.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Inverness in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 51.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.86km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Inverness in december 2025:
38°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 52°F
38°F to 47°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
41°F to 47°F
36°F to 41°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
32°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Inverness:
| Dingwall in december | very bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Nairn in december | very bad weather |
| Invergordon in december | very bad weather |
| Forres in december | very bad weather |
| Aviemore in december | very bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in december | very bad weather |
| Elgin in december | very bad weather |
| Cairngorms National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in december | very bad weather |
| Brora in december | very bad weather |
| Ullapool in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Inverness
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Weather data for Inverness in december:
Weather data for Inverness for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Inverness. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Inverness can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Inverness.