Mountain Weather

Cairngorms mountain weather in July.

Typical mountain and low-level wind, temperature and rainfall for July, based on 40 years of weather history.

40-year mountain climate

What is Cairngorms weather like in July?

Historically, July has been one of the more demanding parts of the year on the high ground. Of 1,240 representative high-ground days, 14% were excellent or good, 74% were average, and 12% were poor or severe.

Dry days accounted for 46% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 69%. These figures describe representative high ground around 1,245 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.

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Excellent or good14%Historically dry46%High-ground temperature7.5°CTypical maximum gust24 mphStronger days around 32 mph
Valleys and trip bases

Low-level weather around Aviemore in July.

Aviemore, at roughly 220 metres, provides a practical low-level reference for Cairngorms. Across 1,240 historical days, the typical daytime high was 17.5°C, with warmer days around 20.4°C.

About 48% of days were dry and 48% combined dry weather with lighter winds. Conditions vary across glens, coasts and villages, so this should be used as regional trip-planning guidance rather than a forecast for every location.

Typical daily high17.5°CWarmer days around 20.4°CTypical overnight low10.9°CCooler nights around 9.1°CHistorically dry48%6% had 10 mm+ rainTypical maximum wind10 mphStronger days around 14 mph
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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.

Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.
Week 28 · 10 July

What this week is typically like on Cairngorms high ground.

Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 14% were excellent or good and 14% were poor or severe.

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Historically excellent or good14%280 comparable days
Excellent4%Good10%Average72%Poor14%Severe0%
Historically dry46% of daysTypical daily max gust24 mphStronger days around 31 mphTypical high ground7.2°C24-hour mean near 1,245 mExtensive cloud71% of days

July context: 14% of days across the month were excellent or good; 12% were poor or severe. Read the full July guide.

Valley and low level

Around Aviemore.

Representative base · 220 m
Typical daily high17.1°CWarmer days 19.7°CHistorically dry47%46% dry with lighter windMaximum wind10 mphStronger days 13 mphTypical overnight low10.7°CCooler nights 9.1°C
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January to December

Cairngorms weather by month.

Each month has a detailed guide comparing high-ground hill days with typical conditions at a representative valley or low-level trip base.

January8% good
High ground: 61% average · 31% poor or severeAviemore: 48% dry · 5.3°C daily high
February10% good
High ground: 62% average · 28% poor or severeAviemore: 50% dry · 5.8°C daily high
March14% good
High ground: 63% average · 23% poor or severeAviemore: 48% dry · 7.9°C daily high
April18% good
High ground: 67% average · 15% poor or severeAviemore: 50% dry · 10.3°C daily high
May22% good
High ground: 63% average · 15% poor or severeAviemore: 50% dry · 13.4°C daily high
June15% good
High ground: 72% average · 13% poor or severeAviemore: 50% dry · 15.8°C daily high
July14% good
High ground: 74% average · 12% poor or severeAviemore: 48% dry · 17.5°C daily high
August13% good
High ground: 72% average · 15% poor or severeAviemore: 48% dry · 17.0°C daily high
September14% good
High ground: 71% average · 15% poor or severeAviemore: 55% dry · 14.9°C daily high
October9% good
High ground: 67% average · 24% poor or severeAviemore: 50% dry · 11.6°C daily high
November8% good
High ground: 69% average · 23% poor or severeAviemore: 50% dry · 8.2°C daily high
December9% good
High ground: 64% average · 27% poor or severeAviemore: 52% dry · 5.6°C daily high
Strongest historical signals

Best weeks of the year for Cairngorms mountain weather.

These are the six week bands with the largest historical share of excellent or good days. They are useful for broad trip timing, but the live forecast should decide the final plan.

  1. 01
    Week around 17 April24% excellent or good · 15% poor or severe
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  2. 02
    Week around 8 May24% excellent or good · 17% poor or severe
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  3. 03
    Week around 22 May24% excellent or good · 17% poor or severe
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  4. 04
    Week around 29 May21% excellent or good · 14% poor or severe
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  5. 05
    Week around 1 May20% excellent or good · 13% poor or severe
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  6. 06
    Week around 15 May19% excellent or good · 15% poor or severe
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20 mountain areas

Compare another part of the UK.

Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground and low-level climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.

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