The climate in Fort William during January can be summarized as cool and very wet.
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 (31°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 4.5°C 40°F |
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Nightly temperature | -0.9°C 30.5°F |
Average temperature | 1.8°C 35.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 0.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 303 mm 11.9 ins |
Rainy days | 24 days |
Sea temperature | 8.5°C 47.3°F |
Humidity | 92% |
Windspeed | 19.1kph 12 mph |
On average January is the 2nd wettest 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.
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 January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | July | 16.1°C 61°F |
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Driest month: | April | 127mm 5ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 5.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 4.3°C 39.7°F |
Wettest month: | October | 304mm 12ins |