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Cairngorms National Park Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cairngorms National Park in August

Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Cairngorms National Park generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Aviemore.

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

Precipitation

August is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 102 mm (4 in) in Aviemore.

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Aviemore typically sees 132 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cairngorms National Park (August)

Precipitation variation in Cairngorms National Park (August)

Aviemore

In August Aviemore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
132 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Aviemore →

Ballater

In August Ballater generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
158 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ballater →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cairngorms National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aviemore 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Ballater 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Cairngorms National Park weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Aviemore average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

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

Aviemore averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

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

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Aviemore sits around 102 mm (4 in).

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

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Aviemore.

Generally speaking, June, July and September provide tolerable weather in Aviemore. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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