🇬🇧 Edinburgh vs Inverness 🇬🇧
Edinburgh, United Kingdom vs Inverness, United Kingdom — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Edinburgh is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Edinburgh is drier, with roughly 23 fewer rainy days a year.
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Climate at a glance
| 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 🇬🇧 Inverness | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 13°C | 12°C |
| Hottest month | July · 19°C | July · 19°C |
| Coldest month | January (2°C low) | January (1°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 146 | 169 |
| Snow | Yes | Yes |
| Best months to visit | June, July, August | June, July, August |
🇬🇧 Edinburgh
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (19°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).
🇬🇧 Inverness
Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (19°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edinburgh or Inverness warmer?
Edinburgh is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Edinburgh or Inverness?
Inverness is rainier — Edinburgh sees about 23 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh vs Inverness?
Edinburgh is best around June, July, August; Inverness is best around June, July, August.
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