Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Inverness in November
Inverness cools off: highs slip to 46°F (8°C), from 53°F in October, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 46°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 39°F (4°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (75 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Only about 7 h 36 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Comfort slips from 59/100 in October to 50/100.
- Our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Inverness in November
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Culloden Battlefield
Site of the 1746 Jacobite defeat with a moving visitor centre.
The Mustard Seed
Riverside restaurant in a former church with Scottish produce.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Rocpool Restaurant
Modern bistro by the river, a local favorite for dinner.
Victorian Market
1870s covered arcade with independent shops and a food hall.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Clava Cairns
4,000-year-old burial cairns and standing stones in a grove.
Nearby in November
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms in November~25 mi · highs 44°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Fort William in November~56 mi · highs 47°F, 6.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Edinburgh in November~112 mi · highs 47°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in November~296 mi · highs 51°F, 4.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Inverness?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 75. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. Our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Inverness in November?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Inverness in November?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.3 in (921 mm).
What should I pack for Inverness in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Inverness in November?
Share this November plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.