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Cairngorms National Park Weather in February

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

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Planning a trip to Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Cairngorms National Park in February

Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. February in Cairngorms National Park generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Aviemore.

For specific regional insights in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ballater with an average of 84 mm (3.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Aviemore with 99 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Aviemore experiences about 75 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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 February

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

Temperature range in Cairngorms National Park (February)

Precipitation variation in Cairngorms National Park (February)

Aviemore

In February Aviemore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
40 hours
75 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aviemore →

Ballater

In February Ballater generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
86 hours
124 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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 February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aviemore 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Ballater 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

Cairngorms National Park weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom in February. The popular destination of Aviemore averages 6°C (43°F) by day and -1°C (30°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Aviemore peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in February, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of snow/rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom. Aviemore averages only about 99 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Aviemore, February 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. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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