Weather in Fort William in may 2025

The weather in Fort William in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

tolerable weather 0.7cm

Weather at 6am
47°F

Cloudy

22%

Moderate rain at times

21%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Weather at 12pm
54°F

Cloudy

25%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Heavy rain

13%

Weather at 6pm
50°F

Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Weather at 3am
41°F

Fog

23%

Moderate rain at times

23%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Heavy rain

16%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Fort William in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Fort William in may.


The climate of Fort William in may is tolerable

The weather in may in Fort William is wet (with 5.9in of rainfall over 10 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.7in of precipitation over 7 days.

The climate is fairly fresh in this city the month of may, but it is tolerable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 54°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Fort William is 50°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Fort William in the month of may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 3 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 10% of the month.

Day length in Fort William in may is 16:29. The sun rises at 04:03 and sunset is at 20:32.

With a bad climate, may is not recommended to go there.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Fort William in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 50°F
Highest temperature 54°F
Lowest temperature 47°F
Highest record temperature 76°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature 34°F
(2020)
Number of days at +65°F 3 day(s)
(10%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 49°F
Lowest sea temperature 47°F
Highest sea temperature 51°F
Wind
Wind speed 17km/h
Wind temperature 43°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 5.9in
Number of days with rainfall 10 day(s)
(31%)
Record daily rainfall 2.4in
(2020)
Snowfall 0.7cm
Other climate data
Humidity 90%
Visibility 8.21km
Cloud cover 65%
UV index 3
Daily sunshine hours 12
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:03
Time of sunset 20:32
Length of day 16:29
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Fort William in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 59°F
02-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 61°F
03-05-2024
Overcast
49°F to 61°F
04-05-2024
Overcast
50°F to 59°F
05-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 50°F
06-05-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 56°F
07-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 54°F
08-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 50°F
09-05-2024
Mist
43°F to 47°F
10-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 56°F
11-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 61°F
12-05-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 58°F
13-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 67°F
14-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 56°F
15-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 65°F
16-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 65°F
17-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
54°F to 68°F
18-05-2024
Light rain shower
56°F to 65°F
19-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 67°F
20-05-2024
Light rain shower
58°F to 67°F
21-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 68°F
22-05-2024
Light rain
52°F to 56°F
23-05-2024
Light drizzle
47°F to 47°F
24-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 56°F
25-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 61°F
26-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 56°F
27-05-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 56°F
28-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 56°F
29-05-2024
Light rain shower
50°F to 58°F
30-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 54°F
31-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 61°F

Map: other cities in Scotland in may

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Isle of Mull in maytolerable weather
Loch Ness Lake in maytolerable weather
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park in maybad weather
Applecross in maybad weather
Staffa island in maybad weather
Aviemore in maybad weather
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Scotland in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Fort William in may:

Weather data for Fort William for may 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.


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