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Cairngorms National Park Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cairngorms National Park in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Aviemore.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 90 mm (3.5 in) in Aviemore.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Aviemore, you can expect around 178 hours of sunlight in May, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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 May

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

Temperature range in Cairngorms National Park (May)

Precipitation variation in Cairngorms National Park (May)

Aviemore

In May Aviemore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
178 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Aviemore →

Ballater

In May Ballater generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
203 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
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 May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aviemore 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Ballater 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Cairngorms National Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Aviemore sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

In Aviemore, the average daytime high in May is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom during May, with Aviemore averaging close to 90 mm (3.5 in).

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

In our opinion, May 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. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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