Fort William weather in January
January in Fort William: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 20 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Fort William · #691 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Fort William climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Rainfall | 191 mm / 7.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 93% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 25.8 cm / 10.2 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Fort William?
- January in Fort William: cold, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 20 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Fort William on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Fort William in January?
- In January, Fort William averages a daily high of 5.7°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 190.8 mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Fort William in January?
- Fort William has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.
- Does it snow in Fort William in January?
- Fort William sees roughly 25.8 cm of snowfall in January.