Updated on 2026-08-14 · Data: braemar (Met Office)
Braemar's long-term climate record from 1857 to 2026 shows a cool temperate environment characterized by low mean temperatures. The overall average temperature across this period stands at 6.4°C. Temperature extremes recorded at this station include an absolute maximum of 30.0°C and an absolute minimum of -27.2°C.
Seasonal variation is pronounced, with the warmest months occurring in mid-summer and the coldest in winter. The region experiences relatively long, cold winters and short, mild summers, typical of its upland location.
Monthly averages indicate a steady warming trend from January through July, followed by a gradual cooling towards the end of the year. This climate pattern influences local ecology and human activities, with snowfall likely in winter given the low minimum temperatures.
| Month | Mean Temperature (°C) | Mean Max Temperature (°C) | Mean Min Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0 | 4.0 | -1.9 |
| February | 1.2 | 4.4 | -1.9 |
| March | 2.6 | 6.1 | -0.9 |
| April | 5.0 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| May | 8.1 | 12.7 | 3.4 |
| June | 11.3 | 16.1 | 6.5 |
| July | 12.9 | 17.4 | 8.4 |
| August | 12.4 | 16.8 | 8.0 |
| September | 10.1 | 14.2 | 6.0 |
| October | 6.8 | 10.4 | 3.2 |
| November | 3.5 | 6.6 | 0.3 |
| December | 1.8 | 4.7 | -1.1 |
The warmest month on average is July, with a mean temperature of 12.9°C and an average maximum of 17.4°C. The coldest month is January, averaging 1.0°C with a mean minimum temperature of -1.9°C, indicating chilly winter conditions.
The chart shows the complete annual series. The table lists the most notable years; the full series comes from Met Office.
| Year | Mean Temperature (°C) | Maximum Temperature (°C) | Minimum Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 6.8 | 23.3 | -9.6 |
| 1975 | 7.3 | 30.0 | -9.6 |
| 1982 | 6.5 | 27.6 | -27.2 |
| 1988 | 7.0 | 27.2 | -8.3 |
| 1990 | 7.4 | 26.3 | -7.2 |
| 1997 | 7.5 | 27.5 | -8.8 |
| 2005 | 4.0 | 16.1 | -7.3 |
Over the long period from 1857 to 2026, Braemar's annual mean temperature generally revolves around values near 6°C to 7°C. Occasional cooler years, such as 2005 with a mean of 4.0°C, stand out. The maximum recorded annual temperature reached 30.0°C in several years within this dataset, reflecting rare summertime peaks. Minimum annual temperatures can drop well below -20°C, highlighting the harsh winters experienced in this upland climate.
The historical average temperature in Braemar from 1857 to 2026 is 6.4°C, based on official Met Office data.
July is the warmest month with an average temperature of 12.9°C and a mean maximum temperature of 17.4°C.
January is the coldest month, averaging 1.0°C with a mean minimum temperature of -1.9°C.
Braemar has a cool temperate mountain climate, characterized by cold winters, mild summers, and significant seasonal temperature variation.
The warmest year in the available data is 2003, with an average temperature of 7.6°C.
Data from the Met Office national weather station network. Station: braemar.
Period: 1857–2026.
metoffice.gov.uk
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