When is the best time to go to Fort William
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Fort William, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Fort William
Fort William weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Fort William are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 303mm | 0.9hrs | 9.1hrs | 9°C |
January is a very wet month in Fort William and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort William for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Fort William and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Fort William with around 303mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 204mm | 2.3hrs | 10.9hrs | 8°C |
February in Fort William is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort William for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Fort William and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Fort William with around 204mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 254mm | 2.8hrs | 13hrs | 8°C |
The weather in March in Fort William is characteristically cool and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort William for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Fort William and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort William with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 127mm | 4.6hrs | 15.6hrs | 8°C |
Fort William's weather in April is typically cool and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort William for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Fort William and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Fort William with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 134mm | 5.4hrs | 18.1hrs | 10°C |
May is a wet month in Fort William and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort William.
May is in the spring in Fort William and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Fort William with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 144mm | 5.4hrs | 9.1hrs | 12°C |
The climate in Fort William during June can be summarized as mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort William, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Fort William and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Fort William with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 167mm | 4.4hrs | 10.9hrs | 14°C |
July in Fort William is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort William, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Fort William and is typically the 6th 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.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort William with around 167mm 6.6 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 189mm | 4.2hrs | 13hrs | 14°C |
The weather in August in Fort William is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Fort William, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Fort William and is typically the 5th 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.
On average August is the 5th wettest 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.
Fort William weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 272mm | 3hrs | 15.6hrs | 14°C |
Fort William's weather in September is typically mild and very wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort William.
September is in the fall / autumn in Fort William and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Fort William with around 272mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 304mm | 2.2hrs | 18.1hrs | 13°C |
October is a very wet month in Fort William and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Fort William.
October is in the fall / autumn in Fort William and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Fort William with around 304mm 12 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 286mm | 1.3hrs | 9.1hrs | 12°C |
November is a very wet month in Fort William and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort William for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Fort William and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Fort William with around 286mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Fort William weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 299mm | 0.7hrs | 10.9hrs | 10°C |
December in Fort William is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Fort William for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Fort William and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Fort William with around 299mm 11.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
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 |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.4°C 57.9°F |
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