Fort William weather in December

December in Fort William: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 20 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Fort William · #739 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Fort William climate normals — December

Daytime high6°C / 43°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low2°C / 36°F
Rainfall191 mm / 7.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days20 days
Humidity93%💦 very humid
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine1.5 h/day
Daylight6.9 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall24.1 cm / 9.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Fort William in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Fort William?
December in Fort William: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 20 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Fort William on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
What is the weather like in Fort William in December?
In December, Fort William averages a daily high of 5.9°C and a low of 2.3°C, with about 191.2 mm of rain over roughly 20.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Fort William in December?
Fort William has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.
Does it snow in Fort William in December?
Fort William sees roughly 24.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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