Fort William weather in April (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Can you expect sunny skies in Fort William in April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Fort William generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 11°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Fort William in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 145 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Fort William. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fort William climate page with graphs.

 

Fort William, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Oban, Scotland (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in April

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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