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

Moderate rain at times

29%

Heavy rain

15%

Cloudy

9%

Weather at 12pm
61°F

Cloudy

22%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 6pm
58°F

Partly Cloudy

17%

Cloudy

15%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 3am
50°F

Fog

43%

Moderate rain at times

29%

Heavy rain

17%

Partly Cloudy

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.

more information about Scotland's weather in august


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
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How was the weather last august?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort William in august 2024:

01-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 58°F
02-08-2024
Mist
52°F to 58°F
03-08-2024
Light rain shower
52°F to 56°F
04-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
05-08-2024
Light rain
54°F to 56°F
06-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 59°F
07-08-2024
Light rain shower
52°F to 56°F
08-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
09-08-2024
Light rain shower
54°F to 59°F
10-08-2024
Light rain shower
52°F to 58°F
11-08-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 67°F
12-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 59°F
13-08-2024
Light drizzle
49°F to 56°F
14-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 61°F
15-08-2024
Light rain shower
50°F to 56°F
16-08-2024
Light rain shower
50°F to 54°F
17-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
18-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 56°F
19-08-2024
Light rain
50°F to 54°F
20-08-2024
Light rain shower
50°F to 54°F
21-08-2024
Light rain
49°F to 56°F
22-08-2024
Light rain shower
52°F to 56°F
23-08-2024
Light rain shower
50°F to 56°F
24-08-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 52°F
25-08-2024
Light drizzle
49°F to 52°F
26-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 58°F
27-08-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 54°F
28-08-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 56°F
29-08-2024
Light rain shower
50°F to 54°F
30-08-2024
Cloudy
49°F to 59°F
31-08-2024
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 65°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in august

Cities near Fort William:

Glencoe in augustbad weather
Fort Augustus in augustbad weather
Oban in augusttolerable weather
Loch Awe in augusttolerable weather
Tobermory in augusttolerable weather
Isle of Mull in augusttolerable weather
Loch Ness Lake in augusttolerable weather
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in augustbad weather
Applecross in augusttolerable weather
Staffa island in augusttolerable weather
Aviemore in augusttolerable weather
Inverness in augustgood weather
Scotland in august: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.

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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.


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