Climate Insights for Achiemore

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
August
15°C peak58°F peak
Coldest
February
4°C low38°F low
Wettest
December
158 mm rain6.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Achiemore is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,386 mm of precipitation falls per year. Achiemore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achiemore is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 55cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Achiemore is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 54.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Achiemore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Achiemore is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 38°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 22in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 4°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 4°MarMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 4°AprMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 5°MayMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 7°JunMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 10°JulMax: 14°Average: 13°Min: 12°AugMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 12°SepMax: 14°Average: 12°Min: 11°OctMax: 11°Average: 10°Min: 9°NovMax: 9°Average: 7°Min: 6°DecMax: 7°Average: 6°Min: 5°
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Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 45°FAverage: 42°FMin: 39°FAprMax: 47°FAverage: 44°FMin: 41°FMayMax: 52°FAverage: 49°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 55°FAverage: 53°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 56°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 54°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 50°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 48°FAverage: 45°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 45°FAverage: 43°FMin: 40°F
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Min

Achiemore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 13°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Achiemore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 38°F to 58°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 58°F with a mean of 56°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 41°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 18mmFebPrecipitation: 122mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 103mmSnow: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 5mmMayPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 92mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 151mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 145mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 158mmSnow: 10mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 7inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 2inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 4in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Achiemore is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,386 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 158 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 75 mm. That's 84 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 55cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.Achiemore is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6.2 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3 in. That's 3.3 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 22in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 28km/hFebWind Speed: 28km/hMarWind Speed: 24km/hAprWind Speed: 21km/hMayWind Speed: 19km/hJunWind Speed: 20km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 25km/hDecWind Speed: 27km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17mphFebWind Speed: 17mphMarWind Speed: 15mphAprWind Speed: 13mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 16mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Achiemore is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 27km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 25km/h in autumn.Achiemore is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 12mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achiemore based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Achiemore based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C39 °F
6 °C44 °F
28 km/h17 mph
152 mm6 in
18 cm7 in
Feb
4 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
28 km/h17 mph
122 mm4.8 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
4 °C39 °F
7 °C45 °F
24 km/h15 mph
103 mm4 in
6 cm2 in
Apr
5 °C41 °F
9 °C47 °F
21 km/h13 mph
75 mm2.9 in
5 cm2 in
May
7 °C45 °F
11 °C52 °F
19 km/h12 mph
78 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
13 °C55 °F
20 km/h12 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
14 °C58 °F
18 km/h11 mph
92 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
15 °C58 °F
19 km/h12 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
14 °C57 °F
22 km/h14 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C47 °F
11 °C52 °F
26 km/h16 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
9 °C48 °F
25 km/h16 mph
145 mm5.7 in
4 cm1 in
Dec
5 °C40 °F
7 °C45 °F
27 km/h16 mph
158 mm6.2 in
10 cm4 in