Updated on 2026-08-11 · Data source: cairngorm-summit (Met Office)
The official Met Office data for Cairngorm-summit station, covering the period from January 1, 1992 to December 31, 2025, reveals an overall average temperature of 1.3835626626998885°C. The highest recorded temperature during this interval is 23.0°C, while the lowest is −14.0°C. These figures confirm the site’s classification as a high-altitude, cool climate zone.
Temperature variation through the year is pronounced, with winter months experiencing sub-zero averages, and summer months providing mild conditions. Such a wide range emphasizes the mountain's strong seasonal contrasts, typical of its elevation and northerly latitude.
Snowfall is common in colder months, as indicated by the low minimum temperatures, especially in January and February. February is the only month with an average temperature below −3°C, at −3.1°C. The moderate summer warmth does not generally exceed 23.0°C, keeping the summit cool throughout the year relative to lowland areas.
| Month | Average Temperature (°C) | Average Max Temperature (°C) | Average Min Temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.9 | -0.7 | -5.2 |
| February | -3.1 | -0.9 | -5.3 |
| March | -2.1 | 0.3 | -4.4 |
| April | -0.0 | 2.4 | -2.4 |
| May | 2.9 | 5.6 | 0.1 |
| June | 5.1 | 7.7 | 2.5 |
| July | 7.0 | 9.5 | 4.5 |
| August | 6.8 | 9.2 | 4.4 |
| September | 5.0 | 7.4 | 2.6 |
| October | 1.9 | 4.1 | -0.3 |
| November | -0.7 | 1.5 | -2.9 |
| December | -2.3 | -0.0 | -4.6 |
The warmest month on average is July, with an average temperature of 7.0°C, maximum temperature of 9.5°C, and minimum temperature of 4.5°C. The coldest month is February, showing an average temperature of −3.1°C, a maximum of −0.9°C, and a minimum of −5.3°C. This seasonal pattern highlights the cool climate all year round, with temperatures below freezing during winter.
The available dataset ranges from January 1992 through December 2025, without provision of annual breakdowns for average, maximum, or minimum temperatures by year in the source data. Hence, a detailed annual temperature trend overview cannot be provided here based on the available official Met Office station data for Cairngorm-summit.
Nevertheless, the global average temperature of 1.3835626626998885°C recorded over these 34 years offers a stable long-term indication of the persistent cool conditions at this mountain summit.
The average annual temperature from 1992 to 2025 at Cairngorm-summit is 1.3835626626998885°C according to Met Office data.
July is the warmest month, with an average temperature of 7.0°C, a mean maximum of 9.5°C, and a minimum of 4.5°C.
February is the coldest month, with an average temperature of −3.1°C and minimums reaching −5.3°C on average.
Cairngorm-summit has a cool montane climate characterized by low temperatures year-round, with freezing conditions in winter and mild summers, typical of high elevation Scottish Highlands.
The highest recorded temperature is 23.0°C, while the lowest recorded temperature is −14.0°C at the Cairngorm-summit station during the covered period.
Data from the Met Office national weather station network. Station: cairngorm-summit.
Period: 1992–2025.
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