Weather forecast for the West Highland Way in May

The West Highland Way goes through the Scottish Highlands from Milngavie to Fort William. It often rains in May, sometimes lightly, sometimes heavily. The sky is usually cloudy, but there are occasional sunny moments.

Temperatures are generally cool. Highs range from 7°C to 12°C, and lows from 1°C to 5°C. Rain amounts differ along the route, averaging 2.4 mm to 6.0 mm per day. Some places may get more rain than others. There might also be some snow in higher areas.

Overall, the weather can change quickly. Be ready for rain, clouds, and some sun.

Start date
May 1
Start town
Milngavie
End date
May 8
End town
Fort William
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
8
Total distance
153 km
Daily distance
19.1 km
Average high
10°C
Average low
3°C
Average precipitation
3.8 mm/day

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