Càrn Aosda
Mountain Scottish Munro mountain in the Grampian range
A Munro near the Glenshee ski area in the eastern Highlands, frequently visited for winter skiing, accessible hillwalking routes and views across the Cairngorm foothills.
How to Get to Càrn Aosda #
Accessible by regional roads in the Highlands; park at designated lay-bys and follow marked footpaths. Consult local maps for routes and condition updates.
Tips for Visiting Càrn Aosda #
- Highland weather shifts quickly-carry an anorak even on sunny mornings.
- Paths can be boggy in places; gaiters are useful in wet seasons.
Best Time to Visit Càrn Aosda #
Best in summer for straightforward hillwalking; spring and autumn are quieter but weather can be more variable.
Weather & Climate near Càrn Aosda #
Càrn Aosda's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1671 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (210 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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