Temperatures in February
It's cold in February in Fort William with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 2°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Fort William in February. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of February
The month of February starts in Fort William with very cold temperatures, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights close to -1°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-February
By mid-February, the average daytime temperature rises to around 5°C, with nights close to 1°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of February
By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Fort William will be around 5°C, with nights close to 0°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Fort William is 9°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in February
In February, there is an average of 331 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 30 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 6 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance this month is 67% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in February 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 February |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
4°C | 10°C | |
 High Temp |
7°C | 12°C | |
| Low Temp |
1°C | 7°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
331 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
30 cm | 0,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
14 days | 1 day | |
January
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is February a good time to visit Fort William?
After some sun? Then February 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 February
With 14°C, Fort William hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in February 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -11°C to a high of 8°C.
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Daily Temperature in February in Fort William
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in February 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 February in Fort William
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in February 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 February, you can expect around 19 days of rain in Fort William.
Daily Snowfall in February in Fort William
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in February in Fort William, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in February.
Daily UV Index in February in Fort William
This chart shows the average daily UV index in February 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 February in Fort William Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in February in Fort William, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in February in Fort William Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in February in Fort William, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in February in Fort William per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in February in Fort William, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in February for Fort William
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Average Weather in Fort William by Month
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