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Braemar
Invercauld Castle
Invercauld Castle
Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle
St Ninian's Chapel, Braemar
St Ninian's Chapel, Braemar
Mar Lodge
Mar Lodge
Scotland, United Kingdom

Braemar

Braemar is a village in Scotland, United Kingdom, 338 m above sea level. It has a population of about 808. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now7°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population808
Local time16:07
57.01° N, 3.40° WElevation 338 mUTC+1 · British Summer Time
Postal codeAB35
The year in Braemarweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec20October
October: high / low11° / 4°
Rain this month132mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Braemar at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

79 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

67 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 14 km

Weather in Braemar

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
7°C

Cloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct8°1°7.9 mm
Fri23 Oct6°0°5 mm
Sat24 Oct7°0°15.7 mm
Sun25 Oct7°3°9.5 mm
Mon26 Oct9°3°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct14°6°7.9 mm
Wed28 Oct10°5°1 mm
Thu29 Oct11°8°1 mm
Fri30 Oct10°6°
Sat31 Oct12°7°2.5 mm

When to go to Braemar

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score131516193950605843201413
High5°5°7°10°14°16°18°18°15°11°7°5°
Low-1°-1°0°1°4°7°9°8°7°4°1°-1°
Rain (mm)123848867767479879813212498
Wet days171414141617201915171716

What's on in Braemar

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Braemar

All monuments

Outdoors around Braemar

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Braemar Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.5 km
Braemar Golf ClubGolf courses
1.3 km
Five CairnsViewpoints
2.4 km
Callater StableMountain huts
7.5 km
Gelder Shiel StableMountain huts
11 km
Balmoral Estate 9-hole golf courseGolf courses
11 km
Glenshee Ski CenterSki area · 62 km of pistes · 22 lifts
13 km
Cairngorm MountainSki area · 39 km of pistes · 12 lifts
21 km

Nature around Braemar

Nature in United Kingdom

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United Kingdom seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Braemar

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Braemar

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Braemar

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Braemar from above

Postal code

AB35

Getting to Braemar

Dundee AirportDND
66 km
Inverness AirportINV
71 km
Aberdeen International AirportABZ
76 km
Ptarmigan StationRailway station
20 km
Sheiling / MiddleRailway station
21 km
Base StationRailway station
22 km

Places near Braemar

Places with a climate like Braemar

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Braemar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Braemar.
What is the hottest month in Braemar?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the coldest month in Braemar?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Braemar?
July is the wettest month with about 79 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
What is the postal code of Braemar?
The postal code of Braemar is AB35.