Climate Insights for Aviemore

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
16°C peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low
Wettest
December
108mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Aviemore is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1014mm of precipitation falls per year. Aviemore receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aviemore is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 132cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: -1° Feb Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: 0° Mar Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Apr Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 1° May Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Jun Max: 15° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jul Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 9° Aug Max: 16° Average: 13° Min: 9° Sep Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 7° Oct Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 5° Nov Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 2° Dec Max: 5° Average: 3° Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min

Aviemore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 16°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 27mm Feb Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 25mm Mar Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 15mm May Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 3mm Jun Precipitation: 83mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 27mm
Precipitation
Snow

Aviemore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1014mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 108mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 67mm. That's 41mm 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 132cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 19km/h Dec Wind Speed: 21km/h
Wind Speed

Aviemore is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 7km/h 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 21km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Aviemore, which began on March 20, 2026. Aviemore is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 258mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 253mm for the season, averaging 84mm per month. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 5°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 274mm for the season, averaging 91mm per month. Expect around 79cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aviemore 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C
4 °C
21 km/h
87 mm
27 cm
Feb
0 °C
5 °C
23 km/h
79 mm
25 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
7 °C
20 km/h
79 mm
21 cm
Apr
1 °C
9 °C
18 km/h
67 mm
15 cm
May
5 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
83 mm
3 cm
Jun
8 °C
15 °C
17 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Jul
9 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
16 °C
17 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
14 °C
19 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
10 °C
20 km/h
95 mm
1 cm
Nov
2 °C
7 °C
19 km/h
79 mm
12 cm
Dec
1 °C
5 °C
21 km/h
108 mm
27 cm
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