Fort William weather

The Fort William weather guide shows monthly weather averages (including daytime and night-time temperatures, rainfall and hours of sunshine) for holidays in Fort William, Highland, Scotland in 2026/2027.

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Fort William weather averages

Check the Fort William weather averages for each month of the year including maximum daytime and minimum night-time temperatures, monthly rainfall, number of days with rain and average daily hours of sunshine for Fort William, Highland, Scotland.

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Fort William weather by month

Check the weather for Fort William, Highland, Scotland for a particular month by selecting from the list below. This gives the best indication of what to expect from the weather months in advance.

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

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Fort William weather in January

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in January is a cold 3°C (37°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -2°C (28°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during January.

• 3
  3°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 25
  25 days with some rainfall
• -2
  -2°C min night temperature
• 386
  386 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 386 mm (15.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during January with rain falling on 25 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in February

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in February is a cold 3°C (37°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -2°C (28°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during February.

• 3
  3°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 21
  21 days with some rainfall
• -2
  -2°C min night temperature
• 268
  268 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 268 mm (10.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during February with rain falling on 21 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in March

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in March is a cold 5°C (41°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -1°C (30°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during March.

• 5
  5°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 24
  24 days with some rainfall
• -1
  -1°C min night temperature
• 308
  308 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 308 mm (12.1 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during March with rain falling on 24 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in April

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in April is a cool 8°C (46°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 0°C (32°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during April.

• 8
  8°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 19
  19 days with some rainfall
• 0
  0°C min night temperature
• 168
  168 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 168 mm (6.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during April with rain falling on 19 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in May

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in May is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 3°C (37°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during May.

• 12
  12°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 18
  18 days with some rainfall
• 3
  3°C min night temperature
• 142
  142 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 142 mm (5.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during May with rain falling on 18 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in June

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in June is a comfortable 14°C (57°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 6°C (43°F). You can expect on average 5 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during June.

• 14
  14°C max day temperature
• 5
  5 hours of sunshine per day
• 20
  20 days with some rainfall
• 6
  6°C min night temperature
• 165
  165 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 165 mm (6.5 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during June with rain falling on 20 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in July

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in July is a comfortable 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during July.

• 15
  15°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 21
  21 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 196
  196 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 196 mm (7.7 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during July with rain falling on 21 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in August

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in August is a comfortable 15°C (59°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cool 8°C (46°F). You can expect on average 4 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during August.

• 15
  15°C max day temperature
• 4
  4 hours of sunshine per day
• 21
  21 days with some rainfall
• 8
  8°C min night temperature
• 221
  221 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 221 mm (8.7 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during August with rain falling on 21 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in September

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in September is a cool 12°C (54°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 6°C (43°F). You can expect on average 3 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during September.

• 12
  12°C max day temperature
• 3
  3 hours of sunshine per day
• 23
  23 days with some rainfall
• 6
  6°C min night temperature
• 305
  305 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 305 mm (12 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during September with rain falling on 23 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in October

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in October is a cool 9°C (48°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 4°C (39°F). You can expect on average 2 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during October.

• 9
  9°C max day temperature
• 2
  2 hours of sunshine per day
• 25
  25 days with some rainfall
• 4
  4°C min night temperature
• 335
  335 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 335 mm (13.2 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during October with rain falling on 25 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in November

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in November is a cold 6°C (43°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a cold 1°C (34°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during November.

• 6
  6°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 25
  25 days with some rainfall
• 1
  1°C min night temperature
• 348
  348 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 348 mm (13.7 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during November with rain falling on 25 days of the month.

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Fort William weather in December

The average maximum daytime temperature in Fort William in December is a cold 4°C (39°F), while the average minimum night-time temperature is a very cold -1°C (30°F). You can expect on average 1 hours of sunshine a day in Fort William during December.

• 4
  4°C max day temperature
• 1
  1 hour of sunshine per day
• 26
  26 days with some rainfall
• -1
  -1°C min night temperature
• 370
  370 mm of monthly rainfall

On average 370 mm (14.6 inches) of rain normally falls in Fort William during December with rain falling on 26 days of the month.

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