Fort William weather
UK towns · Scottish Highlands, Scotland · 56.82°N 5.11°W
Fort William, in Scottish Highlands, Scotland, has its warmest weather in July, when daytime temperatures average 17.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.1°C. The town sees roughly 2119mm of rain a year; February is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1° | 2.1° | 226mm | 22 |
| Feb | 7.1° | 2.6° | 274mm | 22 |
| Mar | 8.9° | 2.7° | 156mm | 17 |
| Apr | 11.6° | 3.6° | 89mm | 13 |
| May | 15° | 7.8° | 117mm | 19 |
| Jun | 17.5° | 10.5° | 122mm | 20 |
| Jul | 17.9° | 11.7° | 146mm | 20 |
| Aug | 17.9° | 11.9° | 161mm | 21 |
| Sep | 16.3° | 9.9° | 145mm | 17 |
| Oct | 12.3° | 7.6° | 244mm | 24 |
| Nov | 9.2° | 4.9° | 198mm | 19 |
| Dec | 6.3° | 2.3° | 241mm | 22 |
Fort William weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Fort William?
July is typically the warmest month in Fort William, with average daytime highs of 17.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Fort William?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 274mm of rain over roughly 22 rainy days. April is typically the driest (89mm).
How much does it rain in Fort William per year?
Fort William receives roughly 2119mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 236 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Fort William?
Winter nights (December–February) in Fort William average around 2.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.1°C).