Temperatures in August
It's cool in August in Fort William with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Fort William in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Fort William with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 14°C, with nights close to 9°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Fort William will be around 14°C, with nights close to 8°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Fort William is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 53% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Fort William. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Fort William in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
14°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
15°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
109 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Fort William?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Fort William. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Fort William in August
With 24°C, Fort William hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Fort William
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Fort William, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Fort William
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Fort William, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Fort William.
Daily UV Index in August in Fort William
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Fort William, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Fort William Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Fort William, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Fort William Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Fort William, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Fort William
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Average Weather in Fort William by Month
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