Inverness weather in January
January in Inverness: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Inverness · #754 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Inverness climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.4 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 11.1 cm / 4.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Inverness in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Inverness?
- January in Inverness: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Inverness on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Inverness in January?
- In January, Inverness averages a daily high of 5.5°C and a low of 1.5°C, with about 78.6 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Inverness in January?
- Inverness has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in January.
- Does it snow in Inverness in January?
- Inverness sees roughly 11.1 cm of snowfall in January.