Fort William Weather in August
What's the weather like in Fort William (Scotland) in August 2024?
The climate in Fort William during August can be summarized as mild and wet.
August is in the summer in Fort William and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 8.2°C 46.8°F |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C 54°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 189 mm 7.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 20 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.4°C 58°F |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort William with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Fort William
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Fort William in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Fort William weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 16.1°C 61°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 127mm 5ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 5.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.3°C 39.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 304mm 12ins |
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