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Weather in August in Borders

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.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Selkirk.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

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.

Where to go in Borders in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Borders on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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

Popular destinations

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.

Selkirk
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
89 mm 
14 days 
18°C 
10°C 
135 hours 
94 mm 
17 days 
16°C 
8°C 
95 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Selkirk

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.

Kelso
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
80 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
11°C 
135 hours 
84 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
9°C 
95 hours 
65 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Kelso

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.

Peebles
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<<   July July
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19°C 
10°C 
160 hours 
100 mm 
16 days 
18°C 
10°C 
160 hours 
105 mm 
18 days 
16°C 
8°C 
128 hours 
80 mm 
19 days 
Climate in Peebles

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.

Melrose
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
85 mm 
14 days 
19°C 
11°C 
135 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
17°C 
9°C 
95 hours 
69 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Melrose

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.

Hawick
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<<   July July
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19°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
89 mm 
15 days 
19°C 
10°C 
135 hours 
95 mm 
17 days 
16°C 
8°C 
95 hours 
73 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Hawick

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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