Inverness weather in May
May in Inverness: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Inverness · #570 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Inverness climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 cm / 0.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Inverness in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Inverness?
- May in Inverness: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Inverness on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Inverness in May?
- In May, Inverness averages a daily high of 13.6°C and a low of 6.6°C, with about 86.1 mm of rain over roughly 16.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Inverness in May?
- Inverness has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in May.