Fort William weather in July (Highlands, United Kingdom)

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

In July, Fort William generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. July falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Fort William in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 20 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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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 July?

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 July.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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