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Inverness

Town · Scotland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Population 47,380
Area 21 km²
Time zone Europe/London
Official website www.inverness-scotland.com
Inverness

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Inverness Essentials

Explore the historical and cultural core of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. This selection includes the 19th-century red sandstone Inverness Castle and the Victorian Market, known for its distinctive 19th-century ironwork. Visit the Old High Church, the city's oldest place of worship, and St Andrew's Cathedral, situated along the River Ness. The collection also features the Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, detailing Highland heritage, alongside the Town House and the Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre, which showcases traditional garment craftsmanship.

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Inverness Places of Worship

Inverness features a diverse collection of religious sites reflecting centuries of Highland history. The city's skyline is defined by the 19th-century red sandstone of St Andrew’s Cathedral and the historic Old High Church, which stands on the site of the city's oldest congregation. Along the River Ness, architectural styles range from Gothic Revival at St Mary's to the prominent spires of Ness Bank and Trinity Church, representing denominations including the Church of Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -3°–10°
  • 2° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 0°) · extremes -3°–11°
  • 2° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -2°–13°
  • 2° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 6°) · extremes 0°–16°
  • 4° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–21°
  • 7° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes 6°–22°
  • 9° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 8°–24°
  • 11° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate
  • 17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 8°–22°
  • 11° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate
  • 15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 6°–21°
  • 9° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low
  • 13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–16°
  • 7° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low
  • 10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 3°) · extremes 0°–13°
  • 4° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 0°) · extremes -2°–11°
  • 2° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low
  • 6 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
British Pound GBP £ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
999 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+44
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Tours & Activities

Inverness Castle
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Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
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Victorian Market

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