In October, the West Highland Way experiences a variety of weather conditions. At the start of the journey in Milngavie, expect a mix of cloudy days with occasional heavy rain showers. As the trail progresses through Drymen, the weather remains similarly mixed with some sunny spells amidst rainy days. Moving on to Rowardennan and Inverarnan, the rain intensifies, including heavy rain showers at times. Tyndrum and Inveroran see a blend of overcast skies and frequent rain, with temperatures fluctuating between highs of around 13°C and lows near 4°C. The weather remains unsettled in Kingshouse, with heavy rain and overcast conditions being common. As the route reaches Kinlochleven, patchy rain and overcast conditions persist, giving way to heavier precipitation as the trail concludes in Fort William, where moderate to heavy rain showers are typical.
Beginning in Milngavie, the weather is characterized by a series of cloudy days interspersed with moderate and heavy rain showers, with temperatures ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of 5°C. Drymen presents a similar pattern with occasional sun, but heavy rain periods remain prevalent.
Upon reaching Rowardennan, the trail encounters frequent heavy rainfall, with temperatures peaking around 14°C and dropping to near 3°C. In Inverarnan, the ongoing theme is heavy, intermittent rainfall with overcast skies dominating the days.
In Tyndrum, hikers experience alternations between overcast conditions and heavy rain with temperatures hovering between 14°C and 4°C. As they move towards Inveroran, more heavy rains are expected, tapering off at times but never fully subsiding.
Further into Kingshouse, the weather includes significant rain, with occasional breaks in precipitation revealing clear skies. In Kinlochleven, the pattern of heavy rain continues, yet with sporadic overcast intermissions. Lastly, Fort William presents a wetter climate, with substantial rainfall and temperatures reaching highs of 16°C and lows bottoming around 2°C.
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