Peebles Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Peebles is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C (43°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) in July to around 1°C (34°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Peebles has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1105 mm (44 in) of rain/snowfall per year. Year-round, Peebles has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, August, with 105 mm (4.1 in), and the driest month, April, with 79 mm (3.1 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Peebles Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Peebles. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 6.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.6 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 84%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year