Borders weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Borders this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Borders in December?
Borders is a region in the United Kingdom. December in Borders generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Chapelhope to 9°C in Eyemouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Eyemouth and 1°C in Chapelhope.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kirk Yetholm with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Chapelhope with 114 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 39 hours of sunshine in Selkirk. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Borders, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Borders's yearly weather, check out our Borders climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Borders?
Selkirk
In December Selkirk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kelso
In December Kelso generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Peebles
In December Peebles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hawick
In December Hawick generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Melrose
In December Melrose generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 December the best time to visit Borders?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Borders with often poor weather in Selkirk.
Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Selkirk. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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