Which is the hottest month in Fort William?

The hottest time of year in Fort William is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Fort William?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Fort William with 73mm on average. There are normally 18 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Fort William?

The sunniest time of year in Fort William is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 33% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Fort William?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Fort William in August when the water temperature reaches 14°C.

Best time to visit Fort William

Q: When is the best time to visit Fort William?

The best times to visit Fort William, Scotland are in May and June Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Fort William, Scotland are in May and June based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Fort William?

The best times to visit Fort William, Scotland are in May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Scotland (Fort William) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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