What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Fort William in August?

In August, Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm of rain; Fort William averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 165 mm.

Edinburgh vs Fort William in August

Edinburgh is the better pick in August — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Fort William is nice, soaked, clean air.

Edinburgh vs Fort William — August climate, side by side

	🇬🇧 Edinburgh	🇬🇧 Fort William
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	80/100 (A)
Feels-like high	18°C	17°C
Avg high / low	19° / 12°	18° / 11°
Rainfall	70 mm	165 mm
Rainy days	11	21
Humidity	81%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	31	28

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Edinburgh vs Fort William in August — FAQ

Is August better in Edinburgh or Fort William?: Edinburgh is the better pick in August — 87 vs 80 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Fort William is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Edinburgh vs Fort William in August?: In August, Edinburgh averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 70 mm of rain; Fort William averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 165 mm.