Weather forecast for the West Highland Way in July

The West Highland Way, which runs from Milngavie to Fort William in Scotland, has typical Scottish Highland weather. In July, you can expect a mix of rain, possible showers, and some sunny or cloudy periods. Temperatures usually range from 8°C to 18°C. Rain is common, especially around Inverarnan, where it rains an average of 9.1 mm per day.

As you travel north, the weather stays cool and wet. Places like Inveroran and Tyndrum also see a lot of rain. Even though it rains often, there are sometimes clear weather periods, mainly in the southern parts of the route. Overcast skies are normal, especially near Fort William, but there are some partly cloudy days that offer a break from the rain.

In short, the West Highland Way in July has cool temperatures and frequent rain, with lots of cloudy skies. The weather is mostly the same along the route, but there are occasional sunny and cloudy moments.

Start date
Jul 1
Start town
Milngavie
End date
Jul 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
4.8 mm/day

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