Inverness in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Inverness in may 2025
The weather in Inverness in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 7.4cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
27%
23%
9%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
32%
17%
13%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Cloudy
31% of time
26%
20%
15%
Weather at 3am
43°F
27%
19%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Inverness in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Inverness in may.
The climate of Inverness in may is tolerable
the weather in Inverness in may is wet (with 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.5in of rainfall over 1 days.
The climate is fairly cool in this location may, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Inverness is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Inverness in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 13% of time.
On average, in Inverness, the days of may last 16:36. The sun rises at 03:56 and sunset is at 20:32.
With a correct climate, may is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in Scotland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Inverness in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.6in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 7.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.85km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 03:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:36 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Inverness in may 2024:
47°F to 58°F
40°F to 52°F
40°F to 50°F
41°F to 52°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 65°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 68°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 56°F
52°F to 63°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in may
Cities near Inverness:
| Dingwall in may | tolerable weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Nairn in may | tolerable weather |
| Invergordon in may | tolerable weather |
| Forres in may | tolerable weather |
| Aviemore in may | bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in may | bad weather |
| Elgin in may | tolerable weather |
| Cairngorms National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in may | bad weather |
| Brora in may | bad weather |
| Ullapool in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Inverness in may:
Weather data for Inverness for may 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.