Derry Cairngorm
Mountain Remote Scottish mountain in the Cairngorms
Derry Cairngorm sits within the Cairngorms and offers Munro-scale walking, corrie scenery and long mountain days; hillwalkers come for winter routes, ridge scrambles and birdlife like ptarmigan.
How to Get to Derry Cairngorm #
Approaches are made from established Cairngorms trailheads; reach the area by road from Aviemore or other Cairngorms gateway towns and follow signed routes to parking and paths.
Tips for Visiting Derry Cairngorm #
- Bring map and compass even on clear days; Cairngorm weather can change rapidly and visibility can drop.
- If attempting winter ascents, ensure proper winter mountaineering experience; this is serious highland terrain.
Best Time to Visit Derry Cairngorm #
Derry Cairngorm requires the usual mountain caution: summer for accessible walks, winter only with the right kit and skills.
Weather & Climate near Derry Cairngorm #
Derry Cairngorm's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2153 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (267 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Heavy rain (206 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (233 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (230 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (230 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
