Weather forecast for the West Highland Way in October

The West Highland Way in Scotland has varying weather conditions in October. As you walk this route, you can expect mostly cool and wet weather with a lot of rain. The high temperatures usually stay between 9°C and 13°C, and lows range from 4°C to 7°C, reflecting the chilly autumn season.

Rain is a big part of this journey, with daily rainfall between 3.9 mm and 11.1 mm. You will often see moderate to heavy rain showers, cloudy skies, and sometimes sunshine breaking through. Places like Inverarnan and Fort William get more rain than other areas.

As you start your walk, the early part of your journey will be cooler with less rain. As you continue, it becomes slightly warmer but also wetter. Overall, the weather will be damp and misty, typical for the Scottish Highlands, with a lot of rain and cool temperatures throughout your walk.

Start date
Oct 1
Start town
Milngavie
End date
Oct 8
End town
Fort William
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
8
Total distance
153 km
Daily distance
19.1 km
Average high
11°C
Average low
5°C
Average precipitation
6.9 mm/day

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