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Cairngorms National Park Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in April.

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Aviemore Ballater

Thinking about venturing to Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Cairngorms National Park in April

Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Cairngorms National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Aviemore.

To explore the conditions in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 85 mm (3.3 in) in Aviemore. Going by our weather data, this month in Aviemore usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Aviemore gets approximately 137 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Cairngorms National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cairngorms National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Aviemore)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March7°C (45°F) April10°C (50°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cairngorms National Park in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cairngorms National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cairngorms National Park

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cairngorms National Park (April)

Precipitation variation in Cairngorms National Park (April)

Aviemore

In April Aviemore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
107 hours
137 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Ballater

In April Ballater generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
124 hours
155 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cairngorms National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cairngorms National Park in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aviemore 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Ballater 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Cairngorms National Park weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in April?

In April, Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Aviemore sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in April?

In Aviemore, the average daytime high in April is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Aviemore averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Aviemore, April may not be the ideal time to visit Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Aviemore. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Cairngorms National Park.

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