Weather forecast builder for the West Highland Way

Plan your walk with weather from 17 years of history—choose towns and dates below.

About weather on the West Highland Way

West Highland Way weather is variable year‑round, shifting between sunshine, showers, breezes, and occasional wintry spells on higher ground. May, June, or July align with longer days, milder temperatures, and widely available services, while midges and busier paths feature on calmer, damp evenings. Spring brings rapid swings from bright intervals to cold rain; late summer into early autumn stays mixed with showers and heather bloom; winter months carry frequent overcast, heavy rain or snow, short daylight, and reduced services on exposed sections.

• Winter: Frequent overcast with heavy rain and snow; temperatures dip below freezing; brief sunshine; short days and saturated trails are common.
• Spring: Highly changeable, with regular rain, overcast spells, and occasional snow; temperatures range widely, and wet ground contrasts with bright, brief sunny intervals.
• Summer: Long daylight and milder periods mixed with heavy showers; skies swing between overcast and sunny; midges increase on still, damp days.
• Autumn: Variable conditions with frequent rain, mist, and overcast skies; temperatures moderate early then cool; days shorten as winds and showers become more persistent.

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