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Cairngorms National Park Weather in November

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

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Thinking about venturing to Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom this November 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 November

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Aviemore.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

November is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 95 mm (3.7 in) in Aviemore.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Aviemore receives about 48 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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 November

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

Temperature range in Cairngorms National Park (November)

Precipitation variation in Cairngorms National Park (November)

Aviemore

In November Aviemore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
48 hours
27 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Aviemore →

Ballater

In November Ballater generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
94 hours
69 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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 November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aviemore 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Ballater 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Cairngorms National Park weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom generally has less favorable weather conditions. Aviemore sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

In Aviemore, the average daytime high in November is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom during November, with Aviemore averaging close to 95 mm (3.7 in).

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom is in June, July and September with generally good weather in Aviemore. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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