Climate Insights for Aviemore

Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
January
-1°C low31°F low
Wettest
October
105 mm rain4.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Aviemore is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,034 mm 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 175cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Aviemore is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 40.7 in 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 31°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 69in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: -1°FebMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°MarMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 0°AprMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 2°MayMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°JunMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 8°JulMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°AugMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 9°SepMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 7°OctMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 5°NovMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°DecMax: 5°Average: 3°Min: 1°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 39°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°FFebMax: 41°FAverage: 36°FMin: 32°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FAprMax: 49°FAverage: 42°FMin: 35°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FAugMax: 61°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FSepMax: 57°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FOctMax: 50°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FNovMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 41°FAverage: 37°FMin: 33°F
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Aviemore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -1°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°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.Aviemore sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 31°F to 62°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 37mmFebPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 34mmMarPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 28mmAprPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 19mmMayPrecipitation: 81mmSnow: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 87mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 84mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 85mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 35mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 14inFebPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 13inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 11inAprPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 7inMayPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 14in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Aviemore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,034 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 86 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 68 mm. That's 37 mm less than October, 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 175cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.Aviemore is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. December and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.7 in. That's 1.5 in less than October, 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 69in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 14in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Aviemore is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/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 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Aviemore is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

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.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 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
-1 °C31 °F
4 °C39 °F
15 km/h9 mph
85 mm3.3 in
37 cm14 in
Feb
0 °C32 °F
5 °C41 °F
16 km/h10 mph
83 mm3.3 in
34 cm13 in
Mar
0 °C33 °F
7 °C44 °F
14 km/h8 mph
78 mm3.1 in
28 cm11 in
Apr
2 °C35 °F
9 °C49 °F
12 km/h8 mph
68 mm2.7 in
19 cm7 in
May
5 °C41 °F
13 °C56 °F
11 km/h7 mph
81 mm3.2 in
4 cm2 in
Jun
8 °C46 °F
15 °C60 °F
12 km/h7 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C49 °F
17 °C62 °F
11 km/h7 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C49 °F
16 °C61 °F
12 km/h7 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C45 °F
14 °C57 °F
13 km/h8 mph
85 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
5 °C41 °F
10 °C50 °F
14 km/h9 mph
105 mm4.1 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
1 °C35 °F
7 °C44 °F
13 km/h8 mph
83 mm3.3 in
17 cm7 in
Dec
1 °C33 °F
5 °C41 °F
14 km/h9 mph
100 mm3.9 in
35 cm14 in