Fort William Weather in May
What's the weather like in Fort William (Scotland) in May 2025?
The climate in Fort William during May can be summarized as cool and wet.
May is in the spring in Fort William and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.9°C 39°F |
| Average temperature | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 134 mm 5.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 19 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.9°C 49.9°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average May is the 2nd 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.
May temperatures in Fort William
May rainfall
May 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 May 2025.
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 |
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