Fort William weather forecast
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 |
Seasons in Fort William
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Fort William climb from 8.9°C in March to 15°C by May, while nights ease from 2.7°C to 7.8°C. The season brings around 362mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 17.8°C, peaking in July at 17.9°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (122mm over ~20 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Fort William gets roughly 17.5 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.3°C in September to 9.2°C by November, with around 587mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.1°C, daytime high 6.1°C). Expect about 66 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 6.5 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Fort William compares
| Fort William | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 2119mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 236 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 17.8°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.3°C | 3.4°C |
Fort William is about 101% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
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).
When is the best time to visit Fort William for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Fort William. June is typically the driest of the warm months (122mm of rain), while July is the warmest, averaging 17.9°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 18 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Fort William's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Fort William receives 2119mm of rain a year, about 101% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 17.8°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.3°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Fort William?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Fort William averages 236 rainy days a year, with February the wettest month (274mm) and April the driest (89mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Fort William?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.