Fort William
January
Weather in Fort William for January 2026
Your guide to Fort William weather in January - trends and predictions
Fort William is transformed into a snow paradise in January, with more than 20 snowy days on average.
According to Fort William snow forecast for January 2026, 3 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Thursday, 29 January.Until now, January 2026 in Fort William is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.2 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Fort William predicts temperatures to be around 1 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Fort William at the beginning of January is 0.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 2 °C by the end of January.
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25
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2°/-1°
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15 km/h
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92 %
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Fort William Weather January
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Temperatures trend during January in Fort William
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January weather in Fort William day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| 1 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-3° | 4.6 mm | 3 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Heavy snow | 0° /-4° | 2.4 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-3° | 2.2 mm | 1.5 cm | |
| 4 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 0° /-3° | 3.4 mm | 2.4 cm | |
| 5 Jan. |  Mist | 0° /-4° | 0.9 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 6 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 1° /-4° | 5.1 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| 7 Jan. |  Light snow | -1° /-5° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Mist | -1° /-5° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Heavy snow | -1° /-4° | 0.9 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 0° /-5° | 0.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Mist | 2° /-3° | 24.9 mm | 9.2 cm | |
| 12 Jan. |  Freezing fog | 3° /-1° | 7.1 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Fog | 3° /-1° | 7.8 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| 14 Jan. |  Light snow showers | 3° /0° | 5 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-1° | 4.4 mm | 3.1 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Light snow showers | 3° /-2° | 3.5 mm | 2.5 cm | |
| 17 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 2° /-2° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy light snow | 1° /-3° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /-1° | 13.1 mm | 7.9 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Heavy snow | 4° /0° | 12 mm | 5.5 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow with thunder | 5° /-1° | 17.3 mm | 8.7 cm | |
| 22 Jan. |  Blizzard | 4° /0° | 12.8 mm | 4.4 cm | |
| 23 Jan. |  Light rain shower | 4° /-1° | 17.4 mm | 9.7 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 3° /0° | 10.9 mm | 2.7 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Heavy snow | 2° /-2° | 10.6 mm | 4.3 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 1° /-2° | 10 mm | 6.5 cm | |
| 27 Jan. |  Light sleet | 2° /0° | 11.7 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 28 Jan. |  Moderate rain | 5° /0° | 4.7 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 2° /0° | 0.3 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 30 Jan. |  Moderate snow | 1° /0° | 1.6 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light snow | 1° /1° | 1.9 mm | 1.3 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Fort William in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Fort William forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Fort William in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Fort William during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Fort William during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 187.3 mm is expected in Fort William during January, occurring over more than 0 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Fort William in January 2026?
Fort William experiences an average snowfall of 85.66 cm during January, occurring over 25 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Fort William during January?
The average wind speed in Fort William during January is 15 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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On average, Fort William sees 25 snowy days during January, with approximately 85.7 cm of total snowfall.
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