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Inverness in June
Inverness warms up: highs climb to 62°F (17°C), from 57°F in May, with lows of 49°F (10°C) and about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain.
June opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 72/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (84 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- Daylight
- ~17 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What June feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 49°F (10°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.3 in (84 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 85%.
With about 17 h 40 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around June
June is one of Inverness's best months on the climate data.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (June – August), which brings about 11.1 in (281 mm) in total.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: June – September.
- Longest days of the year, about 17 h 40 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 68/100 in May to 72/100.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Inverness in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Rocpool Restaurant
Modern bistro by the river, a local favorite for dinner.
Why now June scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Urquhart Castle
Ruined castle on a headland over Loch Ness.
The Mustard Seed
Riverside restaurant in a former church with Scottish produce.
Ness Islands
Riverside walk over footbridges to wooded islands in the River Ness.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Leakey's Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop in a converted church with a wood stove.
Nearby in June
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms in June~25 mi · highs 60°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Fort William in June~56 mi · highs 61°F, 5.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Edinburgh in June~112 mi · highs 62°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in June~296 mi · highs 62°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~248 m to Inverness's ~19 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Inverness in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Inverness?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 72/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route recommends.
How cold is Inverness in June?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Inverness in June?
Some: about 3.3 in (84 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.3 in (921 mm).
What should I pack for Inverness in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in June
- Scotland’s Highland Rail Line May – Sep
Planning Inverness in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.