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Cairngorms National Park Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom this October 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 October

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°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

October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 104 mm (4.1 in) in Aviemore.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. Aviemore receives roughly 86 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Cairngorms National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in Cairngorms National Park (October)

Aviemore

In October Aviemore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
86 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Aviemore →

Ballater

In October Ballater generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
127 hours
94 hours
69 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Aviemore 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Ballater 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Cairngorms National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Aviemore, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

Aviemore averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in October. Aviemore typically averages about 104 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Cairngorms National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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