Fort William weather in December (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Fort William for December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of December in Fort William typically brings low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Fort William in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 24 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 31 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Fort William. 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 December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 213 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 31 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in December

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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