Updated 6 August 2026 · Data: braemar station (Met Office)
The mean annual precipitation in Braemar is 883.9 mm, according to historical data from the Met Office for the period 1857–2026. This answers the question of how much rain falls on average per year at this location. This places Braemar as a notably wet location in the UK, reflecting its inland position in the eastern Highlands. The wettest season is autumn, with 273 mm, followed by winter with 257 mm, summer with 201 mm and spring with 182 mm.
Rainfall is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, but with a clear peak in the colder months. The monthly average reaches its highest in October with 101.8 mm, while the driest month is June with 54.3 mm. On average, Braemar experiences 137.4 rain days per year, meaning days with more than 1 mm of precipitation.
| Month | Average monthly precipitation (mm) | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Average number of rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 93.8 | 83.3 | 13.7 |
| February | 68.8 | 53.0 | 11.0 |
| March | 65.3 | 49.4 | 11.7 |
| April | 55.7 | 44.5 | 10.2 |
| May | 61.3 | 51.0 | 10.7 |
| June | 54.3 | 35.1 | 10.0 |
| July | 66.5 | 51.0 | 11.0 |
| August | 80.3 | 87.0 | 11.4 |
| September | 76.6 | 84.0 | 11.5 |
| October | 101.8 | 50.0 | 13.7 |
| November | 95.0 | 58.2 | 13.4 |
| December | 94.1 | 55.9 | 13.5 |
The wettest month in Braemar is October, with an average of 101.8 mm, closely followed by November (95.0 mm) and December (94.1 mm). The driest month is June, with only 54.3 mm on average. It is noteworthy that the record daily precipitation for August is 87.0 mm, which corresponds to the overall record for any day in the series, while the monthly average for August is 80.3 mm.
| Date | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1885-08-13 | 87.0 |
| 1873-09-15 | 84.0 |
| 1937-01-25 | 83.3 |
| 1982-08-07 | 77.7 |
| 1999-09-21 | 69.6 |
These five days represent the maximum daily precipitation recorded at the braemar station. The most intense day was 13 August 1885, with 87.0 mm, followed by 15 September 1873 with 84.0 mm. It is interesting to note that three of these extremes occurred in August or September, aligning with the late summer and early autumn period.
The chart shows the complete annual series. The table lists the most notable years; the full series comes from Met Office.
| Year | Total precipitation (mm) | Rain days | Max daily precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 1072.4 | 145 | 58.2 |
| 1937 | 1016.2 | 142 | 83.3 |
| 1941 | 847.2 | 137 | 57.7 |
| 1959 | 2.8 | 1 | 2.8 |
| 1981 | 838.2 | 139 | 61.6 |
| 1982 | 1311.5 | 164 | 77.7 |
| 1999 | 919.0 | 154 | 69.6 |
883.9 mm of average annual precipitation, according to the braemar Met Office station for 1857–2026. This is a significant amount, reflecting the highland location, and it is spread across the year with a notable autumn maximum.
137.4 rain days on average per year (days with precipitation >1 mm). This means that on roughly 38% of the days of the year, measurable rain falls, which is typical for the western side of the Scottish Highlands.
October is the wettest month, with an average of 101.8 mm. It is followed closely by November (95.0 mm) and December (94.1 mm). The driest month is June, with 54.3 mm.
The record for the most intense day of rain is 87.0 mm, recorded on 13 August 1885. This is the highest daily value in the series, and it remains the benchmark for extreme daily rainfall at this station.
Braemar is a rainy area. With an annual average of 883.9 mm, it receives substantially more precipitation than the UK average. Its position in the eastern Highlands, surrounded by mountains, enhances orographic rainfall, making it one of the wetter inland locations in the UK.
Data from the Met Office station network. Station: braemar. Period: 1857–2026. metoffice.gov.uk
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