Cairngorms National Park is one of several regions in the United Kingdom, with temperatures that range from 5°C (41°F) in January to 17°C (63°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Aviemore, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
In Cairngorms National Park, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.
The cooler season is during the months of January, February, March, November and December.
When it comes to rainfall, Cairngorms National Park maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with January seeing 108 mm (4.3 in) and April receiving 85 mm (3.3 in).
May is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.