Weather in December in Borders
Are you planning a trip a to Borders in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Borders, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 39 hours of sunlight in Selkirk. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Borders climate page.
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Popular destinations
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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