Borders Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Borders, the United Kingdom in April.

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Selkirk Kelso Peebles Hawick

Considering a trip to Borders, the United Kingdom this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Borders in April

Borders, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. April in Borders generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Selkirk.

For specific regional insights in Borders, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coldingham with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Chapelhope with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Selkirk typically sees 132 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

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)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October13°C (55°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Borders →

Best Places to Visit in Borders in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Borders.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Borders

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Borders, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Borders (April)

Precipitation variation in Borders (April)

Selkirk

In April Selkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
132 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Selkirk →

Kelso

In April Kelso generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
132 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kelso →

Peebles

In April Peebles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
155 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Peebles →

Hawick

In April Hawick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
132 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hawick →

Melrose

In April Melrose generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
132 hours
161 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Melrose →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Borders, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Borders in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Selkirk 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kelso 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Peebles 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Hawick 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Melrose 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Chirnside 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Borders weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Borders, the United Kingdom in April?

April in Borders, the United Kingdom brings unpleasant weather. In Selkirk, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Borders, the United Kingdom in April?

Average temperatures in Borders, the United Kingdom during April range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Selkirk.

Does Borders, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Borders, the United Kingdom. Selkirk averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Borders, the United Kingdom?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Borders, the United Kingdom with often unpleasant weather in Selkirk.

On average, the best time to visit Borders, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Selkirk. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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