December · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Inverness in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Inverness in December
Average temperature 4°C, 134 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 134 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Inverness scores 2.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 134 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Inverness sits at the top of the Great Glen on the Ness, capital of the Highlands.
December in Inverness — the hardest end of the year
At 4°C (39°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
134 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 2.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Inverness — 6.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Inverness in December?
- In December, Inverness averages 4°C, 134 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Inverness?
- December earns a 2.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Inverness in December?
- Expect about 134 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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