Fort William weather in August (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Fort William in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Fort William typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Fort William in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 141 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fort William, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 141 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in August

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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 Fort William in August?

For visitors traveling to Fort William, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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