Fort William Weather in December

The climate in Fort William during December can be summarized as cool and very wet.

December is in the winter in Fort William and is typically the 3rd coldest 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 3rd 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.

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 December 2025.