Fort William in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Fort William in january 2026
The weather in Fort William in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 228.2cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Moderate rain at times
24% of time
17%
15%
14%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Moderate rain at times
23% of time
18%
17%
13%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Moderate rain at times
21% of time
17%
15%
14%
Weather at 3am
36°F
22%
18%
16%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort William in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort William in january.
The climate of Fort William in january is very bad
the weather in Fort William in january is wet (with 10.2in of rainfall over 14 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 10.9in of rainfall over 15 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality the month of january. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 40°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Fort William is 38°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Fort William in the month of january with a maximum record of 49°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 9°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 12 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 39% of the month.
Day length in Fort William in january is 07:28. Sunrise is at 08:46 and sets at 16:14.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort William in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 49°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 9°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (44%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.5in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 228.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 95% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.12km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 73% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 5 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 07:28 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort William in january 2025:
34°F to 43°F
27°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
25°F to 32°F
23°F to 31°F
20°F to 31°F
18°F to 29°F
18°F to 31°F
27°F to 38°F
38°F to 41°F
36°F to 40°F
40°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 36°F
36°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
36°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in january
Cities near Fort William:
| Glencoe in january | very bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in january | very bad weather |
| Oban in january | very bad weather |
| Loch Awe in january | very bad weather |
| Tobermory in january | very bad weather |
| Isle of Mull in january | very bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in january | very bad weather |
| Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in january | very bad weather |
| Applecross in january | very bad weather |
| Staffa island in january | very bad weather |
| Aviemore in january | very bad weather |
| Inverness in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Fort William
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Weather data for Fort William in january:
Weather data for Fort William for january 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.