Fort William in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fort William in december 2026
The weather in Fort William in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 126.8cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Moderate rain at times
24% of time
17%
15%
13%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Moderate rain at times
23% of time
17%
16%
14%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Moderate rain at times
25% of time
17%
16%
12%
Weather at 3am
38°F
28%
15%
14%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort William in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort William in december.
The climate of Fort William in december is very bad
the weather in Fort William in december is wet (with 10.7in of rainfall over 15 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 8.9in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate is quite cold in this location this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Fort William is 38°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Fort William in december with a maximum record of 50°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 10 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 32% of the month.
Day length in Fort William in december is 06:48. Sunrise is at 08:52 and sunset is at 15:40.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort William in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 50°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 126.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 95% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.02km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 72% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:48 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort William in december 2025:
34°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 34°F
36°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
38°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 38°F
34°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
29°F to 32°F
34°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in december
Cities near Fort William:
| Glencoe in december | very bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in december | very bad weather |
| Oban in december | very bad weather |
| Loch Awe in december | very bad weather |
| Tobermory in december | bad weather |
| Isle of Mull in december | very bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Applecross in december | very bad weather |
| Staffa island in december | bad weather |
| Aviemore in december | very bad weather |
| Inverness in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Fort William
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Weather data for Fort William in december:
Weather data for Fort William for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Fort William. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Fort William can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Fort William.