Fort William weather in January (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Curious about the January weather in Fort William? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Fort William generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Fort William in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense rainshowers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

The city usually sees around 33 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 232 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in January

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom in January and which places have the best weather 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 Fort William in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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