Weather forecast for the West Highland Way in August

The West Highland Way route, starting in early August, offers a variety of weather from Milngavie to Fort William. You'll face typical Scottish weather, mainly with on-and-off rain.

Temperatures usually range from 8°C to 18°C. Expect regular light to heavy rain showers and mostly cloudy skies. Some days might be wetter, especially near Inverarnan.

In short, the weather will be cool and wet, with both light and heavy rain at times. The skies will often be cloudy, with occasional sunshine and mild temperatures along the way.

Start date
Aug 1
Start town
Milngavie
End date
Aug 8
End town
Fort William
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
8
Total distance
153 km
Daily distance
19.1 km
Average high
15°C
Average low
9°C
Average precipitation
5.3 mm/day

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