Borders Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across Borders, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Borders

Whether you're visiting Borders in the United Kingdom during the peak of July (19°C (66°F)) or the cooler months around January (6°C (43°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Selkirk, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Borders changes throughout the year, with no distinct months of consistently pleasant temperatures.

The colder period typically falls in the months of January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Borders maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with August seeing 94 mm (3.7 in) and September receiving 72 mm (2.8 in).

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore Borders by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Borders - and find the best time to visit. (based on Selkirk)

Popular cities by month

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Selkirk Kelso Peebles Hawick Melrose Chirnside
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Climate map of Borders

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Selkirk 6°C (43°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 994 mm (39 in) 1,189 hours
Kelso 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 11°C (52°F) 861 mm (34 in) 1,189 hours
Peebles 6°C (43°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 10°C (50°F) 1105 mm (44 in) 1,428 hours
Hawick 6°C (43°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1011 mm (40 in) 1,189 hours
Melrose 7°C (45°F) 19°C (66°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 929 mm (37 in) 1,189 hours
Chirnside 8°C (46°F) 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 12°C (54°F) 866 mm (34 in) 1,428 hours

Places in Borders, the United Kingdom

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