Fort WilliamUnited Kingdom · Europe · October

October climate

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October in Fort William

United Kingdom · Europe

Cool days.

Some tradeoffs

Daytime high

56°F

Lows around 48°F

Rain

Rain most days

Sun

4.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

When to visit

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Temperature

Cool by day, brisk at night.

56°Ftypical October high

Typical range

Precipitation

It rains on most days. About 23 wet days, the highest monthly average.

74%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.

4.5 hOctober sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very dryOctober Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In October, afternoons feel about 49° and nights feel near 44°.

Very coldColdCoolNight hours

Clear sky

Overcast skies this month.

12%October Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in October.

7 mphOctober Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical October day

October late afternoons are around 54°F, easing to about 51°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning50°F

Rain41%

Cloud88%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday54°F

Rain47%

Cloud86%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon54°F

Rain48%

Cloud84%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Early evening51°F

Rain39%

Cloud81%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Similar climates

Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Fort William with El Chalten.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jul 31, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

6.5

2.2

Feb

8.5

4.2

Mar

5.1

6.0

Apr

3.6

8.5

May

4.4

9.8

Jun

4.9

9.2

Jul

4.9

8.7

Aug

6.1

7.9

Sep

5.2

6.2

Oct

8.6

4.5

Nov

6.6

3.0

Dec

8.7

1.8

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	44	36	6.5	18	2.2	91
Feb	47	39	8.5	20	4.2	89
Mar	51	39	5.1	17	6.0	85
Apr	55	40	3.6	14	8.5	80
May	61	47	4.4	16	9.8	79
Jun	65	52	4.9	18	9.2	81
Jul	67	55	4.9	19	8.7	84
Aug	66	55	6.1	20	7.9	86
Sep	63	51	5.2	17	6.2	87
Oct	56	48	8.6	23	4.5	89
Nov	50	42	6.6	18	3.0	91
Dec	46	39	8.7	20	1.8	92