Borders weather in August
Considering a trip to Borders this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Borders in August?
Borders is a region in the United Kingdom. August in Borders generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In August, it is summer.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Selkirk.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Duns with an average of 80 mm to high rainfall in Chapelhope with 114 mm. Selkirk experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Selkirk enjoys a balanced 135 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Borders for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Borders climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Borders?
Selkirk
In August Selkirk generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kelso
In August Kelso generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Peebles
In August Peebles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hawick
In August Hawick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Melrose
In August Melrose generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Borders, in the United Kingdom.
Is August the best time to visit Borders?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Borders. Typically, the climate in Selkirk is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Borders is in July and August with generally pleasant weather in Selkirk. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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