October stays on Lochaber
Riverside Lodge
Fort William · Sleeps 11
Indicative catalogue price £1,952 for 7 nightsExact October prices and availability are checked after you choose a week.What is Lochaber mountain weather like in October?
Typical mountain and low-level wind, temperature and rainfall for October, based on 40 years of weather history.
40-year mountain climate
Typical high-ground conditions in October.
Historically, October has been one of the more demanding parts of the year on the high ground. Of 1,240 representative high-ground days, 11% were excellent or good, 51% were average, and 38% were poor or severe.
Dry days accounted for 38% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 74%. These figures describe representative high ground around 1,345 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.
Excellent or good11%Historically dry38%High-ground temperature1.8°CTypical maximum gust31 mphStronger days around 42 mph
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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.
Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.
Week 41 · 10 October
What this week is typically like on Lochaber high ground.
Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 11% were excellent or good and 30% were poor or severe.
Check the live Lochaber forecast →Historically excellent or good11%280 comparable days
Excellent1%Good10%Average59%Poor26%Severe4%
Historically dry45% of daysTypical daily max gust29 mphStronger days around 40 mphTypical high ground2.3°C24-hour mean near 1,345 mExtensive cloud68% of days
October context: 11% of days across the month were excellent or good; 38% were poor or severe. Read the full October guide.
Valley and low level for this week
Around Fort William.
Representative base · 20 mTypical daily high13.5°CWarmer days 15.1°CHistorically dry45%45% dry with lighter windMaximum wind10 mphStronger days 13 mphTypical overnight low8.4°CCooler nights 5.8°C
Planning a different time of year?Compare Lochaber month by month
Valleys and trip bases
Low-level weather around Fort William in October.
Fort William, at roughly 20 metres, provides a practical low-level reference for Lochaber. Across 1,240 historical days, the typical daytime high was 12.9°C, with warmer days around 14.7°C.
About 38% of days were dry and 37% combined dry weather with lighter winds. Conditions vary across glens, coasts and villages, so this should be used as regional trip-planning guidance rather than a forecast for every location.
Typical daily high12.9°CWarmer days around 14.7°CTypical overnight low7.9°CCooler nights around 4.9°CHistorically dry38%23% had 10 mm+ rainTypical maximum wind11 mphStronger days around 14 mph
January to December
Lochaber weather by month.
Each month has a detailed guide comparing high-ground hill days with typical conditions at a representative valley or low-level trip base.
January8% good
High ground: 49% average · 43% poor or severeFort William: 37% dry · 6.7°C daily high
February12% good
High ground: 47% average · 41% poor or severeFort William: 38% dry · 7.0°C daily high
March14% good
High ground: 50% average · 36% poor or severeFort William: 41% dry · 9.0°C daily high
April21% good
High ground: 57% average · 22% poor or severeFort William: 48% dry · 11.5°C daily high
May25% good
High ground: 54% average · 21% poor or severeFort William: 48% dry · 14.6°C daily high
June18% good
High ground: 62% average · 20% poor or severeFort William: 44% dry · 16.5°C daily high
July13% good
High ground: 66% average · 21% poor or severeFort William: 40% dry · 17.9°C daily high
August14% good
High ground: 61% average · 25% poor or severeFort William: 38% dry · 17.6°C daily high
September13% good
High ground: 61% average · 26% poor or severeFort William: 44% dry · 15.8°C daily high
October11% good
High ground: 51% average · 38% poor or severeFort William: 38% dry · 12.9°C daily high
November9% good
High ground: 55% average · 36% poor or severeFort William: 41% dry · 9.6°C daily high
December7% good
High ground: 52% average · 41% poor or severeFort William: 40% dry · 7.1°C daily high
Strongest historical signals
Best weeks of the year for Lochaber mountain weather.
These are the six week bands with the largest historical share of excellent or good days. They are useful for broad trip timing, but the live forecast should decide the final plan.
- 01Week around 8 May29% excellent or good · 20% poor or severePlan this week →
- 02Week around 1 May27% excellent or good · 17% poor or severePlan this week →
- 03Week around 17 April26% excellent or good · 19% poor or severePlan this week →
- 04Week around 29 May25% excellent or good · 19% poor or severePlan this week →
- 05Week around 24 April24% excellent or good · 21% poor or severePlan this week →
- 06Week around 15 May22% excellent or good · 21% poor or severePlan this week →
20 mountain areas
Compare another part of the UK.
Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground and low-level climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.
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