Weather forecast for the West Highland Way in March

In March, the West Highland Way takes you through a variety of weather conditions typical for Scotland. Starting from the temperate climate of Milngavie, you generally experience milder temperatures, averaging highs around 7°C and lows around 1°C, with moderate precipitation. The weather tends to be cloudy with occasional rain showers.

As you move north into areas like Drymen and Rowardennan, temperatures drop, with highs around 2°C and lows around -2°C. Here, you encounter a mix of weather conditions that include snowy periods, freezing rain, and intermittent sunny spells, with moderate to high precipitation.

Continuing further, regions such as Inverarnan and Tyndrum feature slightly warmer temperatures, with highs around 4-5°C and lows around -1°C. The weather remains variable, including possible rain and overcast skies, but snowfall and freezing rain are still common.

Entering the more remote sections in Inveroran and Kingshouse, the average highs stay between 3-6°C, and the lows hover around -1 to 0°C. You can expect overcast skies, frequent rain showers, and occasional snow, with precipitation levels remaining moderate to high.

Finally, as you reach Kinlochleven and Fort William, the temperatures are relatively stable, with highs around 4-6°C and lows around -1 to 1°C. These areas experience the highest precipitation, with regular occurrences of heavy rain showers and potential snow, alongside occasional sunny and partly cloudy days.

Throughout the route, weather is unpredictable and can change rapidly, so be prepared for a mix of rain, snow, and occasional clear skies.