Weather forecast for the West Highland Way in February

As you walk the West Highland Way from Milngavie to Fort William, the weather often changes, with lots of rain, snow, and sometimes freezing rain. Daytime temperatures are usually between 1°C and 5°C, typical for a Scottish winter.

In the south, temperatures are milder, with highs around 5°C and lows close to 1°C. Rain is common, and you might see cloudy skies, moderate rain, and sometimes snow.

As you go north, it gets colder with more chances of snow and freezing rain. Highs average around 1°C to 3°C, with lows often dropping to -2°C or -1°C. It still rains often, and skies are usually cloudy, with a mix of snow showers and moderate rain.

Overall, be ready for cold and wet weather that can change daily. Cloudy skies are common, and you can expect daily precipitation, from light freezing rain to heavier snow and rain showers.

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

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