Fort William weather in July (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Fort William look like in July? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In July, the weather in Fort William generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The month of July belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 18°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Fort William in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 20 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 142 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, July is a great time to visit. July generally stands out with 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 July

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the United Kingdom in July

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?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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