🇬🇧 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.

Climate at a glance

🇬🇧 Edinburgh🇬🇧 Inverness
Avg annual high13°C12°C
Hottest monthJuly (19°C)July (19°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year146169
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, 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).

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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