Fort William weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Fort William in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Fort William generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Fort William in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Typically around 24 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 198 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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 October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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