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.
Derry Cairngorm at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 1° | -10° | 267 mm | overcast | 97% | 13.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 1° | -10° | 179 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -4° - 1° | -9° | 206 mm | overcast | 94% | 12.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | -2° - 5° | -6° | 128 mm | overcast | 90% | 10.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Poor | 1° - 8° | -1° | 124 mm | overcast | 87% | 9.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.4h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 11° | 3° | 114 mm | overcast | 88% | 9.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.6h |
| July | Poor | 6° - 13° | 6° | 116 mm | overcast | 88% | 8.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.0h |
| August | Poor | 5° - 13° | 5° | 139 mm | overcast | 90% | 8.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Poor | 3° - 10° | 2° | 187 mm | overcast | 92% | 10.1 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 6° | -3° | 233 mm | overcast | 95% | 11.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | -2° - 3° | -7° | 230 mm | overcast | 97% | 12.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 1° | -9° | 230 mm | overcast | 97% | 11.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
