Fort William in February
3.3out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Very wet: about 18 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
18Rainy days (184 mm)
9:11 hDaylight
08:00Sunrise · 17:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Very wet: about 18 rainy days
- Nights fall to about 0°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.6 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in February varies a lot between years (±5.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 0°C | 224 mm | 19 | – | – | 3.1 |
| February | 5°C | 0°C | 184 mm | 18 | – | – | 3.3 |
| March | 7°C | 1°C | 166 mm | 18 | – | – | 3.7 |
| April | 9°C | 3°C | 113 mm | 17 | – | – | 4.7 |
| May | 13°C | 5°C | 122 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.1 |
| June | 15°C | 8°C | 118 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 16°C | 10°C | 129 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.3 |
| August | 16°C | 9°C | 145 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.2 |
| September | 14°C | 8°C | 151 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.2 |
| October | 10°C | 5°C | 186 mm | 19 | – | – | 4.2 |
| November | 7°C | 2°C | 175 mm | 19 | – | – | 3.7 |
| December | 5°C | 0°C | 205 mm | 18 | – | – | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Fort William in February?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Fort William?
The best months are June, July, August, September.