Fort William in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fort William in august 2025
The weather in Fort William in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Fog
38% of time
29%
15%
9%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Moderate rain at times
47% of time
22%
15%
9%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Moderate rain at times
48% of time
17%
15%
11%
Weather at 3am
50°F
43%
29%
17%
5%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort William in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort William in august.
The climate of Fort William in august is bad
the weather in Fort William in august is wet (with 7.3in of rainfall over 12 days). This is better than the previous month since in july it receives an average of 6.9in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate is rather cool there the month of august, but it is livable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 61°F. The minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Fort William is 58°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Fort William in august with a maximum record of 77°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2012. You can hope to have about 6 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 19% of time.
Day length in Fort William in august is 15:11. Sunrise is at 04:49 and sets at 20:00.
With a bad weather, the month of august is not the best time to go in this locality in Scotland.
August: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in august, there are destinations with better weather than Fort William:
In august, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Eyemouth, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have good weather.
Finally, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dumfries, Falkirk, Isle of Mull and Kirkwall have a tolerable climate, but better than Fort William.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort William in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (38%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2019) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.21km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:11 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort William in august 2024:
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 59°F
47°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in august
Cities near Fort William:
| Glencoe in august | bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in august | bad weather |
| Oban in august | tolerable weather |
| Loch Awe in august | tolerable weather |
| Tobermory in august | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Mull in august | tolerable weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in august | tolerable weather |
| Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in august | bad weather |
| Applecross in august | tolerable weather |
| Staffa island in august | tolerable weather |
| Aviemore in august | tolerable weather |
| Inverness in august | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Fort William
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Weather data for Fort William in august:
Weather data for Fort William for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fort William. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fort William can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Fort William.