Weather forecast for the West Highland Way in May

In May along the West Highland Way, expect rapidly changing weather conditions. It can range from sunny skies with a sudden warm-up to cooler spells marked by heavy rain showers. Temperatures vary from lows of 0°C to highs reaching up to 21°C, with frequent precipitation peaking at 28.6 mm on particularly wet days. Clouds may dominate the sky, punctuated by brief interludes of sunshine.

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Start date
May 1
Start town
Milngavie
End date
May 8
End town
Fort William
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
8
Total distance
153 km
Daily distance
19.1 km
Average high
10°C
Average low
3°C
Average precipitation
3.8 mm/day

May on the West Highland Way brings a mixed bag of weather. Initially, expect spells of moderate rain, heavy showers, and patchy rain, often with overcast skies. Daily highs vary between 8°C and 17°C, while lows dip as low as -3°C, especially on clearer nights. Rainfall remains frequent yet variable, peaking mid-trail with days seeing up to 28.6 mm of rain. Towards the latter part of the trek, the pattern of rain showers and cooler temperatures persist, though sunny breaks offer some relief. Occasional snow showers may surprise those at higher elevations, highlighting the unpredictability of Scottish weather in spring.

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