Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Inverness in September
Inverness cools off: highs slip to 60°F (15°C), from 64°F in August, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain.
At 71/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What September feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 48°F (9°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 80%.
Plan around September
September is one of Inverness's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 59/100.
- Comfort holds steady from August (73 → 71/100).
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°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 September
September is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Clava Cairns
4,000-year-old burial cairns and standing stones in a grove.
Leakey's Bookshop
Second-hand bookshop in a converted church with a wood stove.
Ness Islands
Riverside walk over footbridges to wooded islands in the River Ness.
Why now September scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Hootananny
Pub with live Scottish trad music sessions most nights.
Rocpool Restaurant
Modern bistro by the river, a local favorite for dinner.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 3.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in September
- Aviemore & the Cairngorms in September~25 mi · highs 57°F, 4.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Fort William in September~56 mi · highs 59°F, 6.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Edinburgh in September~112 mi · highs 60°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in September~296 mi · highs 61°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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Inverness?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 71/100. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our Scotland’s Highland Rail Line route recommends.
How cold is Inverness in September?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Inverness in September?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 36.3 in (921 mm).
What should I pack for Inverness in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°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).
Routes in season in September
- Scotland’s Highland Rail Line May – Sep
Planning Inverness in September?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.